Insecticidal hydrazine derivatives

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a hydrazine derivative represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein each of Ar 1  and Ar 2  is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl group, or the like, R 1  is an alkyl group or the like, and A is a divalent radical having --C═N--N-- or --CH--NH--N-- as a fundamental skeleton), which is a useful compound as an agricultural and horticultural insecticide.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to hyrazine derivatives represented by the following general formula (I) and agricultural and horticultural insecticides: ##STR2## wherein Ar¹ and Ar², which may be the same or different, are unsubstituted phenyl groups; substituted phenyl groups having 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups; unsubstituted 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl groups having 1 to 3 heteroatoms which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of nitrogen atom, oxygen atom and sulfur atom; or substituted 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl groups which are the same as the above unsubstituted 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl groups, except for having as the substituent(s) one or more halogen atoms or (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, which may be the same or different, R¹ is a hydrogen atom, a (C₁₋₆)alkyl group, a (C₂₋₆)alkenyl group or a (C₂₋₆)alkynyl group, A is ##STR3## [wherein R² is a hydrogen atom, a (C₁₋₆)alkyl group, a (C₂₋₆)alkenyl group or a (C₂₋₆)alkynyl group, B is an unsubstituted and linear or branched (C₁₋₆)alkylene group, a substituted and linear or branched (C₁₋₆)alkylene group having one or more halogen atoms or (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups as the substituent(s), an unsubstituted and linear or branched (C₂₋₆)alkenylene group, a substituted and linear or branched (C₂₋₆)alkenylene group having one or more halogen atoms or (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups as the substituent(s), an unsubstituted and linear or branched (C₂₋₆)alkynylene group, or a substituted and linear or branched (C₂₋₆)alkynylene group having one or more halogen atoms or (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups as the substituent(s), the branched alkylene, alkenylene or alkynylene group being able to form a ring having 3 to 7 carbon atoms by bonding of substituents on the same carbon atom to each other, n is zero or 1, Q is a cyano group; a nitro group; a (C₂₋₆)alkenyl group; a (C₂₋₆)alkynyl group; an unsubstituted phenyl(C₂₋₆)alkenyl group; a substituted phenyl(C₂₋₆)alkenyl group having on the ring 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups; an unsubstituted phenyl(C₂₋₆)alkynyl group; a substituted phenyl(C₂₋₆)alkynyl group having on the ring 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups; a (C₂₋₆)alkynyl(C₂₋₆)alkenyl group; a (C₂₋₆)alkenyl(C₂₋₆)alkynyl group;

    --OR.sup.3

(wherein R³ is a hydrogen atom; a (C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₁₋₆)alkoxy(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₁₋₆)alkylthio(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a cyano(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₃₋₆)cycloalkyl group; a (C₃₋₆)cycloalkyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₁₋₆)alkylcarbonyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₁₋₆)alkylcarbonyl group; an unsubstituted amino(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a substituted amino(C₁₋₆)alkyl group having one or two substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and (C₁₋₆)alkylcarbonyl groups; an unsubstituted carbamoyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a substituted carbamoyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group having one or two substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups; an unsubstituted phenyl group; a substituted phenyl group having 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups; an unsubstituted phenyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a substituted phenyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group having on the ring 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups; an unsubstituted phenyl(C₂₋₆)alkenyl group; a substituted phenyl(C₂₋₆)alkenyl group having on the ring 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups; an unsubstituted phenyl(C₂₋₆)alkynyl group; a substituted phenyl(C₂₋₆)alkynyl group having on the ring 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups; a 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl group having 1 to 3 heteroatoms which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of oxygen atom, sulfur atom and nitrogen atom; or a 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group having 1 to 3 heteroatoms which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of oxygen atom, sulfur atom and nitrogen atom); ##STR4## (wherein R³ is as defined above, and m is zero, 1 or 2);

    --COOR.sup.4

(wherein R⁴ is a hydrogen atom, a (C₁₋₆)alkyl group, a halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl group, a (C₂₋₆)alkenyl group, a halo(C₂₋₆)alkenyl group, a (C₂₋₆)alkynyl group or a halo(C₂₋₆)alkynyl group); ##STR5## (wherein R⁴ is as defined above);

    --CON(R.sup.5)R.sup.6

(wherein R⁵ is a hydrogen atom; a (C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₂₋₆)alkenyl group; a (C₂₋₆)alkynyl group; an unsubstituted phenyl group; or a substituted phenyl group having 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and R⁶ is a hydrogen atom; a (C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₂₋₆)alkenyl group; a (C₂₋₆)alkynyl group; a (C₁₋₆)alkoxy(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₁₋₆)alkylthio(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a cyano(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a hydroxy(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₃₋₆)cycloalkyl group; a (C₃₋₆)cycloalkyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₁₋₆)alkylcarbonyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a carbamoyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a substituted carbamoylalkyl group having one or two substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups; an unsubstituted amino(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a substituted amino(C₁₋₆)alkyl group having one or two substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and (C₁₋₆)alkylcarbonyl groups; or a 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group having 1 to 3 heteroatoms which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of oxygen atom, sulfur atom and nitrogen atom, R⁵ and R⁶ being able to be taken together to represent a (C₄₋₆)alkylene group which may contain, between adjacent carbon atoms of the carbon chain, --O--, --(SO)_(m) -- (wherein m is as defined above), or --N(R⁷)-- (wherein R⁷ has the meaning described below), and said alkylene group being able to have one or more substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups and phenyl group);

    --SO.sub.2 N(R.sup.5)(R.sup.6)

(wherein R⁵ and R⁶ are as defined above);

    --N(R.sup.7)R.sup.8

(wherein R⁷ and R⁸, which may be the same or different, are hydrogen atoms; formyl groups; cyano groups; (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups; (C₂₋₆)alkenyl groups; (C₂₋₆)alkynyl groups; (C₁₋₆)alkylcarbonyl groups; halo(C₁₋₆)alkylcarbonyl groups; (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups; halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups; (C₃₋₆)cycloalkylcarbonyl group; phenoxycarbonyl groups; (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups; unsubstituted carbamoyl groups; substituted carbamoyl groups having as the substituent(s) one or two (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups which may be the same or different; unsubstituted carbamoyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups; substituted carbamoyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups having as the substituent(s) one or two (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups which may be the same or different; unsubstituted thiocarbamoyl groups; substituted thiocarbamoyl groups having as the substituent(s) one or two (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups which may be the same or different; unsubstituted sulfamoyl groups; substituted sulfamoyl groups having as the substituent(s) one or two (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups which may be the same or different; unsubstituted (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarboimidoyl groups; substituted (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarboimidoyl groups having (C₁₋₆)alkyl group as the substituent; unsubstituted (C₁₋₆)alkylthiocarboimidoyl groups; substituted (C₁₋₆)alkylthiocarboimidoyl groups having (C₁₋₆)alkyl group as the substituent; unsubstituted phenyl groups; substituted phenyl groups having 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups; unsubstituted phenyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups; substituted phenyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups having on the ring 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups; unsubstituted phenylcarbamoyl groups; substituted phenylcarbamoyl groups having on the ring 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups; unsubstituted phenylcarbonyl groups; substituted phenylcarbonyl groups having on the ring 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups; unsubstituted phenylsulfonyl groups; or substituted phenylsulfonyl groups having on the ring 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups);

    --C(R.sup.9)═NOR.sup.4

(wherein R⁴ is as defined above, and R⁹ is a hydrogen atom, a (C₁₋₆)alkyl group, a halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl group, an unsubstituted phenyl group, or a substituted phenyl group having 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups);

    --C(R.sup.9)═N--N(R.sup.7)(R.sup.8)

(wherein R⁷, R⁸ and R⁹ are as defined above); or

    --O--N═C(R.sup.9)(R.sup.10)

(wherein R⁹ is as defined above, and R¹⁰ is a hydrogen atom, a (C₁₋₆)alkyl group, a halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl group, an unsubstituted phenyl group, or a substituted phenyl group having 1 to 5 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups)], ##STR6## [wherein R², B, Q and n are as defined above], ##STR7## [wherein R², B, Q and n are as defined above], or ##STR8## [wherein R², B, Q and n are as defined above], and W is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom. More particularly, the hydrazine derivatives of the general formula (I) of the present invention include hydrazine derivatives represented by the following general formulas (I-1), (I-2), (I-3) and (I-4). ##STR9## wherein Ar¹, Ar², R¹, R², B, n, Q and W are as defined above.

In the definition of the hydrazine derivatives of the general formula (I) of the present invention, the term "(C₁₋₆)alkyl group", for example, means a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, such as methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, i-propyl, n-butyl, i-butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, n-pentyl, n-hexyl or the like. The prefix "halo" is used for expressing that a group has as its substituent(s) one or more halogen atoms which may be the same or different and are selected from chlorine, bromine, iodine and fluorine atoms. The term "haloalkyl group" means a substituted alkyl group having as the substituent(s) one or more halogen atoms which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of chlorine atom, bromine atom, iodine atom and fluorine atom. The term "heteroaryl" in "heteroaryl group" or "heteroarylalkyl group" means a 5- to 6-membered ring having 1 to 3 heteroatoms which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of oxygen atom, hydrogen atom and nitrogen atom, for example, heterocyclic groups such as furyl group, thienyl group, oxazole group, thiazole group, pyrazole group, imidazole group, pyridine group, etc.

The hydrazine derivatives of the general formulas (I-1) and (I-3) of the present invention have geometrical isomers, i.e., E-form and Z-form. The present invention also includes the E-form, the Z-form, and mixtures thereof. The hydrazine derivatives of the general formulas (I-2) and (I-4) have optical isomers, i.e., R-form and S-form. The present invention also includes the R-form, the S-form, and mixtures thereof.

Of the hydrazine derivatives of the general formula (I), compounds having a preferable structure are the hydrazine derivatives of the general formula (I-1). As the substituents of the hydrazine derivatives of the general formula (I-1), Ar¹ and Ar² are preferably unsubstituted phenyl groups or substituted phenyl groups having 1 to 3 substituents which may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, alkyl groups, haloalkyl groups, alkoxy groups and haloalkoxy groups. R¹ and R², which may be the same or different, are preferably hydrogen atoms, or methyl groups. B is preferably a methylene, a ethylene or a propylene group, or n is preferably zero.

Q is preferably a substituent such as cyano group, --OR³, --S(O)_(m) R³, --COOR⁴, --CON(R⁵)(R⁶), or N(R⁷)(R⁸).

RELATED ART

Japanese Patent Unexamined Publication Nos. 5-4958, 5-17428, 5-32603 and 5-262712 and WO92/06076, etc. disclose hydrazines similar to those of the present inventions and discloses them as effective as insecticides.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present inventors earnestly investigated for developing a novel agricultural and horticultural insecticide and consequently found that the hydrazine derivatives of the general formula (I) are novel compounds not concretely described in prior references and not known in any literature, and are insecticides which have an excellent insecticidal effect at a low dose and are harmless to environment, whereby the present invention has been accomplished.

The above-mentioned hydrazine of the general formula (I) of the present invention which is useful as an agricultural and horticultural insecticide can be produced, for example, by any of the following processes. ##STR10## wherein Ar¹, Ar², R¹, R², B, n, Q and W are as defined above.

A hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I-1) can be produced by reacting a compound of the general formula (II) with a compound of the general formula (III) in the presence of an inert solvent and in the presence or absence of a catalyst.

As the inert solvent usable in this reaction, any inert solvent may be used so long as it does not markedly inhibit the progress of the reaction. There may be used, for example, alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, etc.; halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloromethane, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, etc.; non-halogenated or halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, xylene, chlorobenzene, etc.; nitriles such as acetonitrile, benzonitrile, etc.; acyclic or cyclic ethers such as Methyl Cellosolve, diethyl ether, diglyme, dioxane, tetrahydrofuran, etc.; carboxylic acids such as acetic acid, etc.; dimethylacetamide; dimethyl sulfoxide; and water. These inert solvents may be used singly or as a mixture thereof.

As the catalyst used in the reaction, there can be used, for example, inorganic acids such as hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and the like; or organic acids such as p-toluenesulfonic acid and the like. As to the amount of the catalyst used, it is sufficient that the catalyst is present in the reaction system in an amount of 0.001 to 10% by weight based on the weight of the compound of the general formula (II).

Since the reaction is an equimolar reaction, it is sufficient that the reactants are used in equimolar amounts, though either of them may be used in excess.

The reaction temperature is chosen in the range of room temperature to the boiling point of the inert solvent used, and is preferably 70° C. to 80° C.

Although the reaction time is varied depending on the reaction temperature, the degree of the reaction, etc., it may be properly chosen in the range of several minutes to 48 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the desired compound is isolated from a reaction solution containing the desired compound by a conventional method such as distilling-off of the solvent, solvent extraction, etc., and if necessary, purified by recrystallization, column chromatography, etc., whereby the desired compound can be produced.

The compound of the general formula (II) can be produced from a corresponding benzoic acid, benzaldehyde or acetophenone by a conventional process, and the compound of the general formula (III) can be produced by the following process: ##STR11## wherein Ar², R¹, R² and W are as defined above, and V is a halogen atom or a leaving group such as (C₁₋₆)alkoxy group, phenoxy group, p-nitrophenoxy group or imidazole group).

The compound of the general formula (III) can be produced by reacting a compound of the general formula (IX) with a hydrazine of the general formula (IV) in the presence of an inert solvent and a base. ##STR12## wherein Ar¹, Ar², R¹, R², B, n, Q and W are as defined above, except that R¹ is a hydrogen atom.

A hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I-1) can be produced by reacting a compound of the general formula (II) with a hydrazine of the structural formula (IV) in the presence of an inert solvent and in the presence or absence of a catalyst to obtain a compound of the general formula (V), and reacting the compound (V) with a compound of the general formula (VI) in the presence of an inert solvent and in the presence or absence of a catalyst after or without isolating the compound (V).

2-1. General formula (II)→general formula (V)

As the inert solvent usable in this reaction, there can be used, for example, the inert solvents exemplified in production process 1. The kind and amount of the catalyst used in this reaction may be selected from those exemplified in production process 1.

The hydrazine of the structural formula (IV) may be used in the form of either any of various salts or an aqueous solution having a suitable concentration. As to the amount of this hydrazine used, the hydrazine can be used in an amount equimolar with or larger than the amount of the compound of the general formula (II). Preferably, the amount is properly chosen in the range of 2 to 10 moles per mole of the compound of the general formula (II).

The reaction temperature may be properly chosen in the range of room temperature to the boiling point of the inert solvent used, and is preferably 70° C. to 100° C.

Although the reaction time is varied depending on the degree of the reaction, the reaction temperature, etc., it may be chosen in the range of several minutes to 48 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the desired compound is isolated from a reaction solution containing the desired compound by a conventional method such as distilling-off of the solvent, solvent extraction, or the like, and if necessary, purified by recrystallization, column chromatography, etc., whereby the desired compound can be produced.

The compound of the general formula (V) produced by this reaction may be subjected to the subsequent reaction either after isolation and purification by the above method, or without isolation.

2-2. General formula (V)→general formula (I-1)

As the inert solvent usable in this reaction, there can be used, for example, the inert solvents exemplified in production process 1 except for the alcohols, the carboxylic acids and water. There can also be used esters such as ethyl acetate and the like and pyridines.

As the catalyst usable in the reaction, there can be used, for example, amines such as triethyamine. The amount of the catalyst used may be properly chosen in the range of a catalytic amount to excess moles over the compound of the general formula (V).

Since the reaction is an equimolar reaction, it is sufficient that the reactants are used in equimolar amounts, though either of them may be used in excess.

The reaction temperature may be chosen in the range of -20° C. to the boiling point of the inert solvent used, and is preferably -10° C. to room temperature.

Although the reaction time is varied depending on the degree of the reaction, the reaction temperature, etc., it may be chosen in the range of several minutes to 48 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the same treatment as in 2-1 is carried out, whereby the desired compound can be produced. ##STR13## wherein Ar¹, Ar², R¹, R², R³, m and W are as defined above, and Hal is a halogen atom.

A hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I-1') can be produced by reacting a compound of the general formula (VII) with a compound of the general formula (VIII) in the presence of an inert solvent and a base. A hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I-1") can be produced by oxidizing the hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I-1') in the presence of an inert solvent and an oxidizing agent after or without isolating this compound.

3-1. General formula (VII)→general formula (I-1')

As the inert solvent usable in this reaction, any inert solvent may be used so long as it does not markedly inhibit the progress of the reaction. There may be used, for example, alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, etc.; halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloromethane, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, etc.; non-halogenated or halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, xylene, chlorobenzene, etc.; nitriles such as acetonitrile, benzonitrile, etc.; carboxylic acids such as acetic acid, etc.; dimethylformamide; dimethylacetamide; dimethyl sulfoxide; and water. These inert solvents may be used singly or as a mixture thereof.

As the base used in the reaction, an inorganic base or an organic base may be used. As the inorganic base, there may be used, for example, hydroxides, carbonates or hydrogencarbonates of alkali metal atoms or alkaline earth metal atoms, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, calcium carbonate, sodium hydrogencarbonate, etc. As the organic base, there may be used triethylamine, pyridine, etc. The amount of the base used may be chosen in the range of 1 mole to excess moles per mole of the compound of the general formula (VII).

Since the reaction is an equimolar reaction, it iS sufficient that the compound of the general formula (VII) and the compound of the general formula (VIII) are used in equimolar amounts, though either of them may be used in excess.

The reaction temperature is preferably chosen in the range of room temperature to the boiling point of the inert solvent used, and is more preferably a room temperature or thereabout.

Although the reaction time is varied depending on the reaction temperature, the degree of the reaction, etc., it may be properly chosen in the range of several minutes to 48 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the desired compound is isolated from a reaction solution containing the desired compound by a conventional method such as distilling-off of the solvent, solvent extraction, or the like, and if necessary, purified by recrystallization, column chromatography, etc., whereby the desired compound can be produced.

3-2. General formula (I-1')→general formula (I-1")

As the inert solvent usable in this reaction, the same inert solvent as used in 3-1 can be used and any of the alcohols or water is preferably used.

As the oxidizing agent, there can be used, for example, hydrogen peroxide, monopersulfate compounds (e.g. sodium peroxymonosulfate), benzoyl peroxide and m-chloroperbenzoic acid. Of these, monopersulfate compound or m-chloroperbenzoic acid is preferable. Although the amount of the oxidizing agent used is varied depending on the desired monooxide or dioxide compound, it is preferably chosen in the range of 1 mole to excess moles per mole of the compound of the general formula (I-1'). Preferably, the oxidizing agent is used in excess.

The reaction temperature is preferably chosen in the range of room temperature to the boiling point of the inert solvent used, more preferably in the range of room temperature to 50° C.

Although the reaction time is varied depending on the reaction temperature, the degree of the reaction, etc., it may be properly chosen in the range of several minutes to 48 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the desired compound is isolated from a reaction solution containing the desired compound by a conventional method such as distilling-off of the solvent, solvent extraction, or the like, and if necessary, purified by recrystallization, column chromatography, etc., whereby the desired compound can be produced.

The compound of the general formula (VII), i.e., the starting material in the reaction can be produced according to J.O.C. 26, 5221 (1961).

Typical examples of the hydrazine derivatives of the general formula (I-1) produced by production processes 1, 2 and 3 are given in Table 1 but they are not intended in any way to limit the scope of the present invention. ##STR14##

                                      TABLE 1                                      __________________________________________________________________________     (R.sup.1 = H, W = 0, Ph = phenyl)                                                                                          Melting                            No.                                                                               Ar.sup.1                                                                              Ar.sup.2                                                                               R.sup.2                                                                           (B).sub.n                                                                             Q               point (°C.)                 __________________________________________________________________________     1  Ph     4-ClPh  H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh             197                                2  Ph     4-ClPh  H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SPh             200                                3  Ph     4-ClPh  H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SO Ph           191                                                                            (decomp.)                          4  Ph     4-ClPh  H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                              232                                5  Ph     4-ClPh  H  CH.sub.2                                                                              CONHPh          218                                6  Ph     4-BrPh  H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                              232                                7  Ph     4-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                          H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh             199                                8  Ph     4-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                          H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SPh             197                                9  Ph     4-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                          H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SOPh            188                                                                            (decomp.)                          10 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CONH.sub.2      218                                                                            Z-form                             11 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CONH.sub.2      221                                                                            E-form                             12 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CONHCH.sub.3    178                                                                            Z-form                             13 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CONHCH.sub.3    115                                                                            E-form                             14 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CON(CH.sub.3).sub.2                                                                            175                                15 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                                    131                                16 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CONHPh-4-OCF.sub.3                                                                             190                                17 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR15##      175                                18 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR16##      155                                19 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR17##      Vitreous                           20 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR18##      161                                21 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR19##      Vitreous                           22 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR20##      186                                23 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                              130                                24 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              CN              179                                25 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OCH.sub.3       131                                26 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh             184                                27 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh-4-NO.sub.2  172                                28 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh-4-CN        190                                                                            E-form                             29 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh-4-CN        179                                                                            Z-form                             30 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SH              191                                31 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SCH.sub.3       186                                32 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                              232                                33 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SC.sub.3 H.sub.7 -i                                                                            163                                34 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SCH.sub.2 CCH   184                                35 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SCH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                    128                                36 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SCOCH.sub.3     177                                37 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SPh             192                                38 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SPh-4-Cl        196                                39 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SPh-4-NO.sub.2  186                                40 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SOPh            192                                                                            (decomp.)                          41 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SOPh-4-Cl       190                                42 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SO.sub.2 Ph     219                                43 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SO.sub.2 Ph-4-NO.sub.2                                                                         218                                44 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                                       208                                45 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              CONHC.sub.4 H.sub.9 -t                                                                         172                                46 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              CONHPh          270                                                                            (decomp.)                          47 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              CONHPh-4-Cl     243                                48 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              CONHPh-4-Br     276                                49 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              CONHPh-4-CN     180                                50 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              CONHPh-4-CH.sub.3                                                                              210                                                                            (decomp.)                          51 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              CONHPh-4-       164                                                            C.sub.3 H.sub.7 -i                                 52 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              CONHPh-4-OCH.sub.3                                                                             189                                53 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              CONHPh-4-OCF.sub.3                                                                             187                                54 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              N(CH.sub.3).sub.2                                                                               60                                                                            E-form                             55 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              N(CH.sub.3).sub.2                                                                              210                                                                            Z-form                             56 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCHO           181                                57 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR21##                                                                            NHCHO           167                                58 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOCH.sub.3    222                                59 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOC.sub.3 H.sub.7 -i                                                                         205                                60 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                                     152                                61 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCONHC.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                                          201                                62 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCON(C.sub.2 H.sub.5).sub.2                                                                    86                                63 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHPh            170                                                                            E-form                             64 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHPh            120                                                                            Z-form                             65 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOPh          197                                66 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOPh-4-Cl     202                                67 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOPh-2,4-Cl.sub.2                                                                            207                                68 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOPh-4-NO.sub.2                                                                              235                                69 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOPh-4-CN     186                                70 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHSO.sub.2 Ph-4-Cl                                                                             150                                71 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHSO.sub.2 Ph-4-CH.sub.3                                                                       150                                72 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CN              181                                73 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      OC.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                                               134.1                              74 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      NHCHO           185                                75 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      N(CHO).sub.2    198                                76 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      NHCOCH.sub.3    210                                77 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      NHCO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                            208                                78 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      NHCON(CH.sub.3).sub.2                                                                          183                                79 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      NHCOPh-4-Cl     222                                80 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      NHSO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                            188                                81 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      NHSO.sub.2 N(CH.sub.3).sub.2                                                                   191                                82 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR22##                                                                            CN              paste                              83 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR23##                                                                            NHCOPh          150                                84 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR24##                                                                            CN              149                                85 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR25##                                                                            SCH.sub.3                                                                                       ##STR26##                         86 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR27##                                                                            SCH.sub.2 Ph                                                                                    ##STR28##                         87 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR29##                                                                            SCH.sub.2 Ph                                                                                    ##STR30##                         88 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         CH.sub.3                                                                          CH.sub.2                                                                              SO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                              157                                89 Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         CH.sub.3                                                                           ##STR31##                                                                            SO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                              paste                              90 Ph     4-SCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR32##                                                                            SCH.sub.3       paste                              91 2-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh-4-CN        145                                                                            Z-form                             92 2-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh-4-CN        127                                                                            E-form                             93 3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                              134                                94 3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CONH.sub.2      213                                                                            E:Z = 1:1                          95 3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CONHCH.sub.3    191                                                                            Z-form                             96 3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CONHCH.sub.3    paste                                                                          E-form                             97 3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CON(CH.sub.3).sub.2                                                                            139                                98 3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CON(C.sub.2 H.sub.5).sub.2                                                                     vitreous                           99 3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CONHC.sub.3 H.sub.7 -n                                                                         177                                                                            Z-form                             100                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CONHC.sub.3 H.sub.7 -n                                                                         paste                                                                          E-form                             101                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CON(C.sub.3 H.sub.7 -i).sub.2                                                                  185                                102                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR33##                                                                                      ##STR34##                         103                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR35##                                                                                      ##STR36##                         104                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR37##      paste                              105                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR38##      paste                              106                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR39##      vitreous                           107                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR40##      vitreous                           108                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR41##      vitreous                           109                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR42##      vitreous                           110                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR43##      204                                111                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR44##      vitreous                           112                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR45##      vitreous                           113                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh-3-NO.sub.2  182                                114                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh-4-NO.sub.2  120                                115                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh-4-CN        105                                116                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh-4-COOCH.sub.3                                                                              220                                117                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh-4-SCH.sub.3 201                                118                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh-4-SOCH.sub.3                                                                               155                                119                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOC.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                                            192                                120                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOC.sub.3 H.sub.7 -n                                                                         157                                121                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOC.sub.3 H.sub.7 -i                                                                         203                                122                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOC.sub.4 H.sub.9 -t                                                                         157                                123                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                               ##STR46##      198                                124                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOPh          199                                125                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CN              158                                126                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                                       111                                127                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      196                                128                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CON(CH.sub.3).sub.2                                                                            119                                129                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CON(C.sub.2 H.sub.5).sub.2                                                                     123                                130                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONHC.sub.3 H.sub.7 -n                                                                         225                                131                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONHCH.sub.2 CHCH.sub.2                                                                        215                                132                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONHCH.sub.2 CN 230                                133                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONHCH.sub.2 CONHCH.sub.3                                                                      225                                134                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONHCH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                          216                                135                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                       ##STR47##      156                                136                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                       ##STR48##      170                                137                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONHCH.sub.2 Ph 223                                138                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                       ##STR49##      215                                139                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                       ##STR50##      156                                140                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                       ##STR51##      168                                141                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.3                                                                      CN              152                                142                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR52##                                                                            CN               57                                143                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR53##                                                                            CONH.sub.2      218                                144                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR54##                                                                            CONH.sub.2       66                                145                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.4                                                                      CN              169                                146                                                                               4-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh 4-NO.sub.2  180                                147                                                                               4-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh-4-CN        200                                148                                                                               4-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SPh-4-NO.sub.2  190                                149                                                                               4-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SPh-4-CH.sub.3  195                                150                                                                               4-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SOPh-4-NO.sub.2 197                                151                                                                               4-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SOPh-4-CH.sub.3 185                                152                                                                               4-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SO.sub.2 Ph-4-NO.sub.2                                                                         230                                153                                                                               4-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SO.sub.2 Ph-4-CH.sub.3                                                                         237                                154                                                                               4-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOPh          190                                155                                                                               4-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      N(CH.sub.3).sub.2                                                                              125                                156                                                                               4-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      215                                157                                                                               4-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.4                                                                      CN              180                                158                                                                               3-BrPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      209                                159                                                                               4-BrPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh-4-CN        210                                160                                                                               4-FPh  4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                              paste                                                                          Z-form                             161                                                                               4-FPh  4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                              166                                                                            E-form                             162                                                                               4-FPh  4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CONHCH.sub.3    168                                                                            Z-form                             163                                                                               4-FPh  4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CONHCH.sub.3    vitreous                                                                       E-form                             164                                                                               4-FPh  4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CON(CH.sub.3).sub.2                                                                            152                                165                                                                               4-FPh  4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CON(C.sub.2 H.sub.5).sub.2                                                                     vitreous                           166                                                                               4-FPh  4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR55##      154                                167                                                                               4-FPh  4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR56##      178                                168                                                                               4-FPh  4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR57##      215                                169                                                                               4-FPh  4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR58##      180                                170                                                                               3-NO.sub.2 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh-4-CN        190                                171                                                                               3-CH.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh-4-CN        160                                172                                                                               3-CH.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOPh          194                                173                                                                               3-CH.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      231                                174                                                                               4-CH.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      N(CH.sub.3).sub.2                                                                              170                                175                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                              141                                                                            Z-form                             176                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                              137                                                                            E-form                             177                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CHC(CH.sub.3).sub.2                                                                            131                                178                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CON(CH.sub.3).sub.2                                                                            vitreous                           179                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CONHC.sub.4 H.sub.9 -t                                                                         160                                                                            Z-form                             180                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CONHC.sub.4 H.sub.9 -t                                                                         169                                                                            E-form                             181                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CONHPh          paste                                                                          Z-form                             182                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CONHPh          140                                                                            E-form                             183                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR59##      148                                184                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR60##      102                                185                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR61##      paste                              186                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR62##       98                                187                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR63##      107                                188                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR64##      157                                189                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CON(CH.sub.2 CN).sub.2                                                                         101                                190                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR65##      paste                              191                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CONHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.3                                                                146                                                                            Z-form                             192                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CONHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.3                                                                 85                                                                            E-form                             193                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR66##      194                                194                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR67##      188                                195                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR68##      189                                196                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR69##      paste                              197                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OCH.sub.3       142                                198                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh-4-CN        165                                199                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SC.sub.3 H.sub.7 -i                                                                            164                                200                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SO.sub.2 C.sub.3 H.sub.7 -i                                                                    224                                201                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SC.sub.4 H.sub.9 -t                                                                            209                                202                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                               ##STR70##      180                                203                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                               ##STR71##      214                                204                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SCH.sub.2 CHCH.sub.2                                                                           131                                205                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SOCH.sub.2 CHCH.sub.2                                                                          188                                206                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SCH.sub.2 CCH   155                                207                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SCH.sub.2 CN    182                                208                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CN                                                                          123                                209                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SCH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                    145                                210                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SOCH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                   197                                211                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SCH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                             134                                212                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                           133                                213                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SOCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                          166                                214                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SCH.sub.2 CONH.sub.2                                                                           178                                215                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SCH.sub.2 CONHC.sub.3 H.sub.7 -i                                                               212                                216                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SCH.sub.2 CONHC.sub.4 H.sub.9 -t                                                               178                                217                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SCH.sub.2 COCH.sub.3                                                                           164                                218                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SOCH.sub.2 COCH.sub.3                                                                          182                                219                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SCOCH.sub.3     173                                220                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SCN             169                                221                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                                       163                                222                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              CONHC.sub.4 H.sub.9 -t                                                                         171                                223                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                               ##STR72##      197                                224                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              CONHPh-4-CN     174                                225                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                               ##STR73##      224                                226                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOPh          197                                227                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOPh-2-Cl     214                                228                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOPh-3-Cl     189                                229                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOPh-4-Cl     207                                230                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOPh-4-NO.sub.2                                                                              205                                231                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCO.sub.2 Ph   194                                232                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CN              156                                233                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      203                                234                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      COOC.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                                             153                                235                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CON(C.sub.2 H.sub.5).sub.2                                                                     148                                236                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                       ##STR74##      160                                237                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR75##                                                                            OPh-4-CN                                                                                        ##STR76##                         238                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR77##                                                                            CON(C.sub.2 H.sub.5).sub.2                                                                     142                                239                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR78##                                                                             ##STR79##      vitreous                           240                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.3                                                                      CN              175                                241                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.3                                                                      CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                                       151                                242                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.3                                                                      CONH.sub.2      177                                243                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR80##                                                                            CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                                        ##STR81##                         244                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR82##                                                                            CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                                        ##STR83##                         245                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR84##                                                                            CN              153                                246                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR85##                                                                            CONH.sub.2      165                                247                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR86##                                                                            CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                                       paste                              248                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.4                                                                      CONH.sub.2      194                                249                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.4                                                                      CN              169                                250                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.5                                                                      CN              139                                251                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.10                                                                     CN              100                                252                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H                                                                                  ##STR87##                                                                            SCH.sub.3       142                                253                                                                               4-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      203                                254                                                                               3-OCH.sub.3 Ph                                                                        4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              OPh-4-CN        180                                255                                                                               3-OCH.sub.3 Ph                                                                        4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCHO           180                                256                                                                               3-OCH.sub.3 Ph                                                                        4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOPh          181                                257                                                                               3-OCH.sub.3 Ph                                                                        4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NHCOPh-4-CH.sub.3                                                                              189                                258                                                                               Ph     4-ClPh  H  --     SCH.sub.3       114                                259                                                                               Ph     4-ClPh  H  --     SCH.sub.2 PhCO.sub.2 C.sub.4 H.sub.9 -t                                                        150                                260                                                                               Ph     4-ClPh  H  --     SO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                              191                                261                                                                               Ph     4-ClPh  H  --     SCH.sub.2 Ph-4-NO.sub.2                                                                        133                                262                                                                               Ph     4-ClPh  H  --     SOCH.sub.3      159                                263                                                                               Ph     4-ClPh  H  CH.sub.2                                                                              NO.sub.2        181                                264                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR88##      130                                265                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR89##                                                                                      ##STR90##                         266                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR91##                                                                                      ##STR92##                         267                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR93##      212                                268                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CHNOH           164                                269                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR94##                                                                                      ##STR95##                         270                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR96##                                                                                      ##STR97##                         271                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CHNOC.sub.3 H.sub.7 -i                                                                         150                                272                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CHNNHCO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                                  100                                273                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CHNOCH.sub.2 CCH                                                                               169                                                                            E-form                             274                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CHNOCH.sub.2 CCH                                                                               115                                                                            Z-form                             275                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         CH.sub.3                                                                          --     SCH.sub.3       paste                              276                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     SCH.sub.3       105                                277                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     SOCH.sub.3      136                                278                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     SC.sub.3 H.sub.7 -i                                                                            122                                279                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     SOC.sub.3 H.sub.7 -i                                                                           paste                              280                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     SO.sub.2 C.sub.3 H.sub.7 -i                                                                    124                                                                            (decomp.)                          281                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     SCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2                                                                    paste                              282                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     SCH.sub.2 CCH    85                                283                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     SCH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                     80                                284                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     S(CH.sub.2).sub.3 COCH.sub.3                                                                   paste                              285                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                               ##STR98##      157                                286                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                               ##STR99##      180                                287                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              ONC(CH.sub.3).sub.2                                                                            140                                288                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              P(O)(OCH.sub.3).sub.2                                                                          153                                289                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                               ##STR100##     222                                290                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                              SO.sub.2 N(CH.sub.3).sub.2                                                                     210                                291                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CH.sub.2                                                                               ##STR101##     145                                292                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONHPh-4-OCF.sub.3                                                                             237                                293                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      203                                294                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  CHCH   CONHPh-4-OCF.sub.3                                                                             231                                295                                                                               3-ClPh 4-ClPh  CH.sub.3                                                                          --     SPh-4-Cl        148                                296                                                                               3-ClPh 4-ClPh  CH.sub.3                                                                          --     SPh             128                                297                                                                               3-ClPh 4-ClPh  H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      206                                298                                                                               3-ClPh 4-BrPh  H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      214                                299                                                                               3-ClPh 4-FPh   H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      201                                300                                                                               3-ClPh 3,5-Cl.sub.2 Ph                                                                        H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      193                                301                                                                               3-ClPh 4-CNPh  H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      219                                302                                                                               3-ClPh 4-NO.sub.2 Ph                                                                          H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      232                                303                                                                               3-ClPh 4-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                          H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      218                                304                                                                               3-ClPh 4-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                          CH.sub.3                                                                          --     SPh             130                                305                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OC.sub.3 H.sub.7 -i-Ph                                                               H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      202                                306                                                                               3-ClPh 4-SCH.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      210                                307                                                                               3-ClPh 4-SCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      228                                308                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCHF.sub.2 Ph                                                                        H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      210                                309                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCHF.sub.2 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.3                                                                          --     SPh              96                                310                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR102##     paste                              311                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         CH.sub.3                                                                          --     SPh-4-Cl        119                                312                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         CH.sub.3                                                                          --     SPh             107                                313                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCH.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      219                                314                                                                               3-BrPh 4-BrPh  H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      228                                315                                                                               3-BrPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR103##     117                                316                                                                               3-BrPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR104##     121                                317                                                                               3-BrPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR105##     107                                318                                                                               3-BrPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CON(CH.sub.3).sub.2                                                                            paste                              319                                                                               3-BrPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR106##     paste                              320                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR107##     201                                321                                                                               3-BrPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR108##     171                                322                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR109##     147                                323                                                                               3-BrPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR110##     paste                              324                                                                               3-BrPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR111##     paste                              325                                                                               3-FPh  4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --     CON(CH.sub.3).sub.2                                                                            174                                326                                                                               3-FPh  4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      196                                327                                                                               4-FPh  4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      206                                328                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-BrPh  H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      208                                329                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-NO.sub.2 Ph                                                                          H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      246                                330                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OC.sub.3 H.sub.7 -i-Ph                                                               H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      234                                331                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCH.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      225                                332                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-SCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      230                                333                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR112##     paste                              334                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCHF.sub.2 Ph                                                                        H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      209                                335                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         CH.sub.3                                                                          --                                                                                     ##STR113##     paste                              336                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR114##     221                                337                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                          H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      233                                338                                                                               4-OCH.sub.3 Ph                                                                        4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  --                                                                                     ##STR115##     150                                339                                                                                ##STR116##                                                                           4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         H  (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                      CONH.sub.2      230                                __________________________________________________________________________

Table 2 shows ¹ H-NMR data of compounds having physical properties expressed by the word "paste" or "vitreous" in Table 1.

                  TABLE 2                                                          ______________________________________                                         No.     .sup.1 H--NMR [CDCl.sub.3 /TMS, δ value (ppm)]                   ______________________________________                                         19      1.70(bs, 1H), 2.65-3.85(m, 8H), 7.16-7.75(m,                                   10H), 8.25(bs, 1H).                                                    21      2.25-3.90(m, 8H), 3.51(s, 2H), 7.15-7.70(m, 14H),                              8.22(bs, 1H), 8.32(bs, 1H).                                            82      1.57(d, 3H), 3.89(q, 1H), 7.10-7.60(m, 9H), 8.03                               (bs, 1H), 8.34(bs, 1H).                                                86      1.19-1.48(m, 4H), 3.99(s, 2H), 7.13-7.90(m, 14H),                              8.27(bs, 1H), 8.73(bs, 1H).                                            87      1.11-1.40(m, 4H), 3.79(s, 2H), 7.10-7.60(m, 15H),                              8.22(bs, 1H).                                                          89      1.77(d, 3H), 2.84(s, 3H), 2.97(s, 3H), 4.14(q,                                 1H), 7.12-7.68(m, 9H), 9.21(bs, 1H).                                   90      1.17-1.45(m, 4H), 2.10+2.30(s, 3H), 7.15-7.90(m,                               9H), 8.27+8.34+8.42+8.78(bs, 2H).                                      96      2.97(d, 3H), 6.75(m, 1H), 7.13-7.57(m, 8H), 7.92                               (bs, 1H), 8.23(bs, 1H).                                                98      1.04(t, 3H), 1.32(t, 3H), 3.18(q, 2H), 3.60(q,                                 2H), 7.18-7.70(m, 8H), 8.18(bs, 1H), 8.27(bs,                                  1H).                                                                   100     0.98(t, 3H), 1.62(m, 2H), 3.33(q, 2H), 6.75(t,                                 1H), 7.11-7.53(m, 8H), 7.93(bs, 1H), 8.25(bs,                                  1H).                                                                   103     1.10-2.12(m, 10H), 3.88(m, 1H), 6.60(bd, 1H),                                  7.10-7.56(m, 8H), 7.96(bs, 1H), 8.19(bs, 1H).                          104     0.95-1.96(m, 10H), 2.72+3.03(s, 3H), 3.23+4.55(m,                              1H), 7.17-7.70(m, 8H), 8.16+8.18+8.21+8.25(bs,                                 2H).                                                                   105     1.23(t, 3H), 2.53(m, 1H), 3.12(m, 2H), 3.45(m,                                 2H), 4.11(q, 2H), 4.40(m, 2H), 7.19-7.68(m, 8H),                               8.18(bs, 1H), 8.62(bs, 1H).                                            106     3.22-3.87(m, 8H), 7.18-7.95(m, 8H), 8.17(bs, 1H),                              8.96(bs, 1H).                                                          107     1.70(bs, 1H), 2.60-3.90(m, 8H), 7.10-7.70(m, 9H),                              8.15(bs, 1H).                                                          108     3.20-3.85(m, 8H), 3.73(s, 3H), 7.18-7.79(m, 8H),                               8.15(bs, 1H), 8.54(bs, 1H).                                            109     2.07+2.24(s, 3H), 3.20-3.90(m, 8H), 7.20-7.70(m,                               8H), 8.15+8.55+8.58(bs, 2H).                                           111     1.15(t, 3H), 3.20-3.87(m, 10H), 4.41(bt, 1H),                                  7.18-7.70(m, 8H), 8.17(bs, 1H), 8.56(bs, 1H).                          112     1.12(t, 6H), 3.05-3.85(m, 8H), 3.22(q, 4H), 7.18-                              7.70(m, 8H), 8.17(bs, 1H), 8.62(bs, 1H).                               160     3.92(s, 3H), 7.08-7.64(m, 8H), 8.23(bs, 1H),                                   11.50(bs, 1H).                                                         163     2.97(d, 3H), 6.70(bq. 1H), 7.15-7.58(m, 8H), 7.92                              (bs, 1H), 8.11(bs, 1H).                                                165     1.02(t, 3H), 1.30(t, 3H), 3.18(q, 2H), 3.61(q,                                 2H), 7.10-7.72(m, 8H), 8.19(bs, 2H).                                   178     2.90(s, 3H), 3.18(s, 3H), 7.18-7.92(m, 8H), 8.16                               (bs, 1H), 8.37(bs, 1H).                                                181     7.12-8.05(m, 13H), 7.89(bs, 1H), 8.08(bs, 1H),                                 11.90(bs, 1H).                                                         185     3.22-3.80(m, 11H), 7.18-7.91(m, 8H), 8.18(bs,                                  1H), 9.12(bs, 1H).                                                     190     3.01+3.13(s, 3H), 4.34+4.53(s, 2H), 7.21-8.26(m,                               8H), 7.92(bs, 1H), 9.86(bs, 1H).                                       196     1.08+1.38(d, 3H), 3.07-5.10(m, 6H), 7.13-7.97(m,                               8H), 8.18+8.20(bs, 1H), 9.25+9.28(bs, 1H).                             237     1.19+1.87(d, 3H), 5.34+5.64(q, 1H), 7.80-8.20(m,                               12H), 7.75+8.05+9.63+10.20(bs, 1H).                                    239     1.29(d, 3H), 2.72(dd, 1H), 3.20-3.90(m, 10H),                                  7.10-8.30(m, 9H), 9.94(bs, 1H).                                        244     1.25(t, 3H), 1.42(d, 3H), 2.80-3.00(m, 1H), 4.10-                              4.30(m, 2H), 7.10-7.80(m, 8H), 7.51(bs, 1H), 8.40                              (bs, 1H).                                                              247     1.10-1.95(m, 4H), 1.22(t, 3H), 4.22(q, 2H), 7.80-                              8.30(m, 8H), 7.97(bs, 1H), 8.65(bs, 1H).                               275     2.19(s, 3H), 3.40(s, 3H), 7.10-7.16(m, 2H), 7.45-                              7.60(m, 7H), 7.87(bs, 1H).                                             279     1.27+1.34(d, 3H), 1.31+1.46(d, 3H), 2.68+3.22                                  (septet, 1H), 7.15-7.20(m, 2H), 7.35-7.66(m, 7H),                              8.03+8.31(bs, 1H), 8.90+12.27(bs, 1H). (Z:E=3:2)                       281     4.73(d, 2H), 4.92-5.04(m, 2H), 5.60-5.75(m, 1H),                               7.15-7.20(m, 2H), 7.43-7.74(m, 7H), 8.12(bs, 1H),                              8.71(bs, 1H).                                                          284     1.73(m, 2H), 2.08(s, 3H), 2.46(t, 2H), 2.70(t,                                 2H), 7.12-7.17(m, 2H), 7.41-7.77(m, 9H), 8.11(bs,                              1H), 8.17(bs, 1H).                                                     310     3.26-3.85(m, 8H), 7.21-7.65(m, 8H), 8.19(bs, 1H),                              9.47(bs, 1H).                                                          318     2.89(s, 3H), 3.11(s, 3H), 7.18-7.81(m, 8H), 8.20                               (bs, 1H), 8.85(bs, 1H).                                                319     1.02-1.06(m, 6H), 2.45(septet, 1H), 7.16-7.74(m,                               8H), 8.60(bs, 1H), 9.58(bs, 1H), 10.05(bs, 1H).                        323     2.86(s, 3H), 3.87(s, 3H), 4.30(s, 2H), 7.16-7.87                               (m, 8H), 8.21(bs, 1H), 9.32(bs, 1H).                                   324     0.76-1.41(m, 11H), 2.81(bt, 2H), 3.08(s, 3H),                                  7.20-7.81(m, 8H), 8.17(bs, 1H), 8.50(bs, 1H).                          333     2.28(t, 1H), 2.43(t, 2H), 2.66(t, 2H), 3.27-3.33                               (m, 4H), 3.86(t, 2H), 7.17-7.23(m, 2H), 7.54-7.88                              (m, 6H), 8.17(bs, 1H), 8.79(bs, 1H).                                   335     2.29(s, 3H), 2.80-3.05(m, 2H), 3.19(s, 3H), 3.25-                              3.35(m, 4H), 3.50(s, 3H), 3.55-3.70(m, 2H), 7.18-                              7.24(m, 2H), 7.50-7.89(m, 6H), 8.72(s, 1H).                            ______________________________________                                          ##STR117##      wherein Ar.sup.1, Ar.sup.2, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, B, n, Q and W are as defined      above).

A hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I-2) can be produced by reducing a hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I-1) in the presence of a reducing agent.

This reduction reaction can be carried out by the use of a suitable reducing agent, or it can be carried out by catalytic reduction in the presence of a suitable catalyst. As the reducing agent, there can be used, for example, NaBH₃ CN and NaBH₄.

The amount of the reducing agent used may be chosen so that its number of moles in terms of the number of moles of hydride as reducing agent may be equal to or larger than that of the hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I-1).

As an inert solvent usable in the reaction, any inert solvent may be used so long as it does not markedly inhibit the progress of the reaction. There can be exemplified alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, etc.; chain ethers such as diethyl ether, etc.; cyclic ethers such as dioxane, tetrahydrofuran, etc.; Cellosolves such as Methyl Cellosolve, etc.; esters such as ethyl acetate, etc.; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, xylene, etc.; halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloromethane, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, etc.; diglyme; dimethylformamide; dimethylacetamide; dimethyl sulfoxide; sulfolane; and water. These inert solvents may be used singly or as a mixture thereof.

The reaction is carried out under acidic or neutral conditions in the pH range of 1 to 7. The pH is preferably in the range of 4 to 6 and is adjusted by adding hydrogen chloride, hydrogen bromide or the like to the reaction system.

It is also possible to carry out the reaction in the presence of a Lewis acid such as titanium tetrachloride (TiCl₄) in the reaction system for the purpose of accelerating the reaction.

The reaction temperature may be properly chosen in the range of -20° C. to the boiling point of the inert solvent used.

Although the reaction time is varied depending on the degree of the reaction, the reaction temperature, etc., it is several minutes to 48 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the desired compound is isolated from a reaction solution containing the desired compound by a conventional method such as distilling-off of the solvent, solvent extraction, or the like, and if necessary, purified by recrystallization, column chromatography, etc., whereby the desired compound can be produced.

When catalytic reduction is carried out as the reduction reaction, it is carried out according to, for example, the conventional method described in Shin Jikken Kagaku Koza, Vol. 15-II, Maruzen Co., Ltd., etc. As an inert solvent usable in this case, there can be exemplified alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, etc.; Cellosolves such as Methyl Cellosolve, etc.; cyclic ethers such as dioxane, tetrahydrofuran, etc.; hydrocarbons such as hexane, cyclohexane, etc.; fatty acids or esters thereof, such as acetic acid, ethyl acetate, etc.; and amides such as N,N-dimethylformamide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, N-methylpyrrolidone, etc. These inert solvents may be used singly or as a mixture thereof.

As the catalyst used in the reaction, there can be used typical catalysts for catalytic reduction, for example, palladium-carbon, palladium black, platinum dioxide and Raney nickel. The amount of the catalyst used may be properly chosen in the range of 0.0001 to 20% by weight based on the weight of the hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I-1).

The hydrogen pressure in the reaction can be chosen in the range of atmospheric pressure to 300 atmospheres, and is preferably in the range of atmospheric pressure to 50 atmospheres.

The reaction temperature may be properly chosen in the range of room temperature to the boiling point of the inert solvent used, and is preferably in the range of room temperature to 80° C.

Although the reaction time is varied depending on the degree of the reaction, the reaction temperature, etc., it is several minutes to 80 hours.

After completion of the reaction, a reaction solution containing the desired compound is treated in the same manner as in the case of using the reducing agent, whereby the desired compound can be produced.

Examples of the hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I-2) produced by production process 4 are given in Table 3 but they are not intended in any way to limit the scope of the present invention. ##STR118##

                                      TABLE 3                                      __________________________________________________________________________     (R.sup.1, R.sup.2 = H, W = O)                                                                                    Melting                                      No.                                                                               Ar.sup.1                                                                              Ar.sup.2                                                                              (B).sub.n                                                                           Q           point (°C.)                           __________________________________________________________________________     340                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            CN          169                                          341                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            OPh-4-NO.sub.2                                                                             138                                          342                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            OPh-4-CN    176                                          343                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            SCH.sub.3   174                                          344                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            SCH.sub.2 ClCH                                                                             157                                          345                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            SCH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                143                                          346                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            SPh-4-Cl    188                                          347                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            SPh-4-NO.sub.2                                                                             167                                          348                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                                   186                                          349                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            NHCOCH.sub.3                                                                               202                                          350                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            NHCOPh      227                                          351                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            NHCOPh-2,4-Cl.sub.2                                                                        180                                          352                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            NHCOPh-4-NO.sub.2                                                                          227                                          353                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            NHCONHC.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                                      160                                          354                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                    CN          168                                          355                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                    OC.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                                           162                                          356                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                             SCH.sub.3   paste                                        357                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         ##STR119##                                                                         CN          171                                          358                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            OPh-3-NO.sub.2                                                                              70                                          359                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            OPh-4-NO.sub.2                                                                             160                                          360                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            OPh-4-SCH.sub.3                                                                            paste                                        361                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                    CN          174                                          362                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                    CONH.sub.2  164                                          363                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                    CON(C.sub.2 H.sub.5).sub.2                                                                 132                                          364                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                    CONHCH.sub.2 CHCH.sub.2                                                                    148                                          365                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                     ##STR120## 113                                          366                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         ##STR121##                                                                         CN          paste                                        367                                                                               3-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        (CH.sub.2).sub.4                                                                    CN          165                                          368                                                                               4-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            OPh-4-NO.sub.2                                                                             200                                          369                                                                               4-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            OPh-4-CN    200                                          370                                                                               4-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            SPh-4-NO.sub.2                                                                             180                                          371                                                                               4-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            SPh-4-CH.sub.3                                                                             190                                          372                                                                               4-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            NHCOPh      230                                          373                                                                               4-ClPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        (CH.sub.2).sub.4                                                                    CN          168                                          374                                                                               4-BrPh 4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            OPh-4-CN    190                                          375                                                                               3-NO.sub.2 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            OPh-4-CN    190                                          376                                                                               3-CH.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            OPh-4-CN    155                                          377                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            OPh-4-CN    paste                                        378                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            SC.sub.3 H.sub.7 -i                                                                        127                                          379                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             ##STR122## 108                                          380                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            SCH.sub.2 CHCH.sub.2                                                                       107                                          381                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            SCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CN                                                                       80                                          382                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            SCH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                 95                                          383                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            SCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                       100                                          384                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            SCH.sub.2 CONHC.sub.4 H.sub.9 -t                                                            70                                          385                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                                   135                                          386                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            NHCOPh      199                                          387                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            NHCOPh-2-Cl 195                                          388                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            NHCOPh-4-NO.sub.2                                                                          193                                          389                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                    CN          173                                          390                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                    CONH.sub.2  135                                          391                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        (CH.sub.2).sub.3                                                                    CN          135                                          392                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         ##STR123##                                                                         CN          paste                                        393                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         ##STR124##                                                                         CONH.sub.2  159                                          394                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         ##STR125##                                                                         SCH.sub.3   paste                                        395                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        (CH.sub.2).sub.4                                                                    CN          134                                          396                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        (CH.sub.2).sub.4                                                                    CONH.sub.2  180                                          397                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        (CH.sub.2).sub.5                                                                    CN          129                                          398                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                         4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        (CH.sub.2).sub.10                                                                   CN          113                                          399                                                                               3-OCH.sub.3 Ph                                                                        4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                            OPh-4-CN    185                                          400                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             ##STR126## 230                                          401                                                                               Ph     4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                              ##STR127## 175                                          __________________________________________________________________________

Table 4 shows ¹ H-NMR data of compounds having physical properties expressed by the word "paste" or "vitreous" in Table 3.

                  TABLE 4                                                          ______________________________________                                         No.     .sup.1 H--NMR [CDCl.sub.3 /TMS, δ value (ppm)]                   ______________________________________                                         356     0.70-1.04(m, 4H), 1.74(s, 3H), 3.52(d, 1H), 4.51                               (d, 1H), 6.08(bs, 1H), 6.95-7.55(m, 9H), 8.72(bs,                              1H).                                                                   360     2.41(s, 3H), 4.15(m, 2H), 4.33(m, 1H), 5.52(bs,                                1H), 6.57(bs, 1H), 6.90-7.80(m, 12H), 8.89(bs,                                 1H).                                                                   366     1.29(d, 3H), 1.70-1.90(m, 1H), 2.10-2.20(m, 1H),                               2.40-2.60(m, 1H), 4.08(dt, 1H), 4.50(d, 1H), 6.35                              (bs, 1H), 7.10-7.60(m, 8H), 8.15(bs, 1H).                              377     4.25(d, 2H), 4.44(m, 1H), 4.75(bs, 1H), 6.85(bs,                               1H), 6.90-7.80(m, 12H), 8.08(bs, 1H).                                  392     1.30(d, 3H), 1.70-1.90(m, 1H), 2.10-2.20(m, 1H),                               2.40-2.60(m, 1H), 4.10(dt, 1H), 4.30(d, 1H), 6.48                              (bs, 1H), 7.10-7.60(m, 8H), 8.19(bs, 1H).                              394     0.75-1.03(m, 4H), 1.62(s, 3H), 3.35(bs, 1H), 4.40                              (bs, 1H), 6.30(bs, 1H), 6.96-7.53(m, 8H), 8.64                                 (bs, 1H).                                                              ______________________________________                                          ##STR128##      wherein Ar.sup.1, Ar.sup.2, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, B, n, Q and W are as defined      above).

A hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I-3) can be produced by reacting a compound of the general formula (XI) and a condensing agent with a compound of the general formula (XII) in the presence or absence of an inert solvent and/or in the presence of a base.

As the inert solvent usable in this reaction, there can be used, for example, acetone, methyl ethyl ketones, pyridine, etc. in addition to the inert solvents usable in production process 3.

As the condensing agent, there can be used, for example, halogenating agents (e.g. thionyl chloride, phosphorus trichloride and phosphorus pentachloride), carbodiimidazole, dicyclohexylcarbodiimide, and 2-chloro-1-methylpyridinium iodide. The amount of the condensing agent used may be properly chosen in the range of 1 mole to excess moles per mole of the compound of the general formula (XII).

It is also possible to carry out the reaction by addition of a catalytic amount of triethylamine, pyridine or dimethylformamide for the purpose of accelerating the reaction.

As the base used in the reaction, an inorganic base or an organic base may be used. As the inorganic base, there may be used, for example, hydroxides, carbonates or alcoholates of alkali metal atoms or alkaline earth metal atoms (e.g. sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium), and hydrides of alkali metals, such as sodium hydride, etc. As the organic base, there may be used triethylamine, pyridine, N,N-dimethylaniline, 2,6-dimethylpyridine, 4-N,N-dimethylaminopyridine, 1,8-diazabicyclo[5,4,0]-7-undecene (DBU), etc. The amount of the base used may be chosen in the range of 1 mole to excess moles per mole of the compound of the general formula (XII).

The reaction temperature may be properly chosen in the range of room temperature to the boiling point of the inert solvent used.

Although the reaction time is varied depending on the degree of the reaction, the reaction temperature, etc., it is several minutes to 48 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the same treatment as in production process 1 is carried out, whereby the hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I-3) can be produced.

The compound of the general formula (XI) can be produced by the following process: ##STR129## wherein Ar¹, R², B, n, Q, W and Hal are as defined above).

A compound of the general formula (XI) can be produced by reacting a compound of the general formula (XIII) with a halide of the general formula (XIV) to obtain a compound of the general formula (XV), and reacting the compound (XV) with a compound of the general formula (XVI) after or without isolating the compound (XV). ##STR130## wherein Ar¹, Ar², R¹, R², B, n, Q, W and Hal are as defined above.

A hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I-3) can be produced by reacting a compound of the general formula (XVII) with a halide of the general formula (XIV) in the presence or absence of an inert solvent and in the presence of a base.

As the inert solvent and the base which are usable in this reaction, there can be used, for example, the inert solvents and bases which are exemplified in production process 4. The amount of the base used may be chosen in the range of 1 mole to excess moles per mole of the compound of the general formula (XIV).

Since the reaction is an equimolar reaction, it is sufficient that the reactants are used in equimolar amounts, though either of them may be used in excess.

The reaction temperature may be chosen in the range of 0° C. to the boiling point of the inert solvent used.

Although the reaction time is varied depending on the degree of the reaction, the reaction temperature, etc., it may be chosen in the range of several minutes to 48 hours.

After completion of the reaction, a reaction solution containing the desired compound is treated in the same manner as, for example, in production process 1, whereby the hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I-3) can be produced.

The compound of the general formula (XVII) used in the reaction can be produced by the following process: ##STR131## wherein Ar¹, Ar², R¹, R², and W are as defined above.

The compound of the general formula (XVII) can be produced by reacting a compound of the general formula (XIII) with a compound of the general formula (XVI) to obtain a compound of the general formula (XVIII), and reacting the compound (XVIII) with a compound of the general formula (XII) after or without isolating the compound (XVIII).

Typical examples of the hydrazine derivatives of the general formula (I-3) produced by production processes 5 and 6 are given in Table 5 but they are not intended in any way to limit the scope of the present invention. ##STR132##

                                      TABLE 5                                      __________________________________________________________________________     (R.sup.1, R.sup.2 = H, W = O)                                                                                      Melting                                    No.                                                                               Ar.sup.1                                                                             Ar.sup.2                                                                              (B).sub.n                                                                            Q             point (°C.)                         __________________________________________________________________________     402                                                                               Ph    4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        --    COPh-4-CN     144.4-148.1                                403                                                                               Ph    4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        --    COPh-4-CH.sub.3                                                                              152-154                                    404                                                                               Ph    4-ClPh CH.sub.2                                                                             CONHPh        253-255                                    405                                                                               Ph    4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CONHPh        243-245                                    406                                                                               Ph    4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                            137.8                                      407                                                                               Ph    4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5                                                                     129-131                                    408                                                                               Ph    4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        (CH.sub.2).sub.2                                                                     SOPh          118-119                                    409                                                                               Ph    4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                              CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3                                                                            nD 1.5545 (20° C.)                  410                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               Ph     CH.sub.2                                                                             CHCHPh        160.5-161.1                                411                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-ClPh CH.sub.2                                                                             CHCHPh        178.1-180.3                                412                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-CNPh CH.sub.2                                                                             CONHPh-4-Cl   252.9-253.5                                413                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-CNPh CH.sub.2                                                                             CONHPh-4-OCF.sub.3                                                                           257.1                                      414                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CHCH.sub.2     79-81                                     415                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CCH           126                                        416                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        --                                                                                    ##STR133##   nD 1.5575 (25° C.)                  417                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        --    SO.sub.2 Ph-4-Cl                                                                             121.0-122.7                                418                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             OCH.sub.3      99.3                                      419                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CONHCH.sub.2 CN                                                                              228.4                                      420                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CONH.sub.2    221                                        421                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CONHPh        225.4-228.0                                422                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CONHPh-3-Cl   218.9-220.4                                423                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CONHPh-4-Cl   227.7-229.4                                424                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CONHPh-4-Br   244.5                                      425                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CONHPh-4-NO.sub.2                                                                            187.5                                      426                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CONHPh-4-CN   227.9-228.7                                427                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CONHPh-4-CH.sub.3                                                                            227.6-230.9                                428                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CONHPh-4-OCH  239-242                                    429                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CONHPh-3-CF.sub.3                                                                            188                                        430                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CONHPh-4-OCF.sub.3                                                                           218.6-220.5                                431                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                              ##STR134##   227.1                                      432                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CHCHPh        152                                        433                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CHCHPh-4-Cl   paste E- or Z-form                         434                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CHCHPh-4-Cl   155-156                                                                        Z- or E-form                               435                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                              ##STR135##    99-101                                    436                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                              ##STR136##   142-144                                    437                                                                               4-ClPh                                                                               4-ClPh CH.sub.2                                                                             CONHPh-4-OCF.sub.3                                                                           257.4-260.1                                438                                                                               4-ClPh                                                                               4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CONHPh-4-OCF.sub.3                                                                           247.4                                      439                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                             CHCHPh-4-CN   paste                                      __________________________________________________________________________

Table 6 shows ¹ H-NMR data of compounds having physical properties expressed by the word "paste" or "vitreous" in Table 5.

                  TABLE 6                                                          ______________________________________                                         No.      .sup.1 H--NMR [CDCl.sub.3 /TMS, δ value (ppm)]                  ______________________________________                                         433      3.68(d, 2H), 6.17(ddd, 1H), 6.50(d, 1H), 690-                                  7.80(m, 12H), 8.10(s, 1H), 8.92(s, 1H).                               439      4.79(d, 2H), 6.33(ddd, 1H), 6.44(d, 1H), 6.95(s,                               1H), 7.20-7.70(m, 12H), 8.55(s, 1H).                                  ______________________________________                                          ##STR137##      wherein Ar.sup.1, Ar.sup.2, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, B, n, Q and W are as defined      above.

A hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I-4) can be produced by reducing a hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I-3) in the presence of a reducing agent.

This reaction is carried out in the same manner as in production process 4, whereby the hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I-4) can be produced.

Typical examples of the hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I-4) produced by production process 7 are given in Table 7 but they are not intended in any way to limit the scope of the present invention. ##STR138##

                                      TABLE 7                                      __________________________________________________________________________     (R.sup.1, R.sup.2 = H, W = 0)                                                                                  Melting                                        No.                                                                               Ar.sup.1                                                                            Ar.sup.2                                                                              (B).sub.n                                                                         Q             point (°C.)                             __________________________________________________________________________     440                                                                               Ph   4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                          CONHPh        180.5-180.8                                    441                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                              4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                          CONHPh-4-OCF.sub.3                                                                           171.5                                          442                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                              4-CNPh CH.sub.2                                                                          CONHPh-4-OCF.sub.3                                                                           207.5-209.3                                    443                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                              4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                          CONHPh-4-CN   183.2-184.6                                    444                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                              4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                        conh-Ph-3-CF.sub.3                                                                131.9-133.2                                                                 445                                                                               4-ClPh                                                                              4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                          CONHPh-4-OCF.sub.3                                                                           151-153                                        446                                                                               4-ClPh                                                                              4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                          CHCHPh        99.3                                           447                                                                               4-ClPh                                                                              4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                          CHCHPh-4-Cl   85-87                                          448                                                                               3-CF.sub.3 Ph                                                                       4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                          CHCHPh-4-CN   paste                                          449                                                                               3-ClPh                                                                              4-OCF.sub.3 Ph                                                                        CH.sub.2                                                                                        paste                                          __________________________________________________________________________

Table 8 shows 1H-NMR data of the compounds having properties expressed by the word "paste" or "vitreous" in Table 7.

                  TABLE 8                                                          ______________________________________                                         No.      .sup.1 H--NMR [CDCl.sub.3 /TMS, δ value (ppm)]                  ______________________________________                                         448      3.75(s, 2H), 4.30(d, 2H), 6.31(ddd, 1H), 6.65(d,                               1H), 7.00-7.70(m, 13H), 8.65(s, 1H).                                  449      1.22(s, 9H), 3.63(s, 2H), 4.02(d, 2H), 5.73(d,                                 1H), 5.94(ddd, 1H), 6.90-7.50(m, 9H), 8.72(s,                                  1H).                                                                  ______________________________________                                    

Typical examples concerning the hydrazine derivatives of the general formula (I) of the present invention are described below, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

EXAMPLES Example 1

1-1. Production of α-(4-cyanophenoxy)acetophenone ##STR139##

In 50 ml of acetone were dissolved 1.10 g (5.5 mmoles) of α-bromoacetophenone and 0.72 g (6.1 mmoles) of 4-cyanophenol, after which 0.76 g (5.5 mmoles) of anhydrous potassium carbonate was added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 2 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the solvent was removed by distillation under reduced pressure from the reaction mixture containing the desired compound. Water was added to the residue and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby 1.10 g of the desired compound was obtained.

Physical property: m.p. 162° C. Yield: 84%.

1-2. Production of 2-[2-(4-cyanophenoxy)-1-phenylethylidene]-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound Nos. 28 and 29) ##STR140##

In 30 ml of methanol were dissolved 0.53 g (2.2 mmoles) of the α-(4-cyanophenoxy)acetophenone obtained in 1-1 and 0.53 g (2.2 mmoles) of N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide, after which a drop of concentrated sulfuric acid was added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 8 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the solvent was removed by distillation under reduced pressure from the reaction solution. Water was added to the residue and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water, dried, and distilled to remove the solvent, whereby a crude product was isolated. The crude product obtained was purified and separated by a silica gel column chromatography (dichloromethane) to obtain two isomers of the desired compound, i.e., 0.46 g of Z-isomer and 0.40 g of E-isomer.

Z-isomer: Physical property m.p. 190° C. Yield 45%.

E-isomer: Physical property m.p. 179° C. Yield 39%.

Example 2

2-1. Production of γ-chloro-(3-trifluoromethyl)butyrophenone ##STR141##

Under ice-cooling, 85 g (82 mmoles) of γ-chlorobutyronitrile was added dropwise to a solution in 100 ml of ether of a Grignard reagent prepared from 4.0 g (160 mmoles) of magnesium and 18.5 g (82 mmoles) of 3-bromobenzotrifluoride. After completion of the dropwise addition, the reaction was carried out with refluxing for 2 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction solution was poured into ice water and neutralized with concentrated hydrochloric acid. The desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate and the organic layer was washed with water, dried and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby 9.0 g of the desired compound was obtained.

Physical property: oil. Yield: 44%.

¹ H-NMR [CDCl₃ /TMS, δ values (ppm)] 2.23 (quintet, 2H), 3.20 (t, 2H), 3.67 (t, 2H), 7.5-8.26 (m, 4H).

2-2. Production of α-bromo-γ-chloro-(3-trifluoromethyl)butyrophenone ##STR142##

In 100 ml of acetic acid was dissolved 4.1 g (16 mmoles) of γ-chloro-(3-trifluoromethyl)butyrophenone, after which 2.9 g (18 mmoles) of bromine was added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out at 50°-60° C. for 2 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was poured into ice water and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with an aqueous sodium thiosulfate solution and then an aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution, dried over magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby 4.8 g of the desired compound was obtained.

Physical property: oil. Yield: 89%. ¹ H-NMR [CDCl₃ /TMS, δ values (ppm)] 2.55-2.64 (m, 2H), 3.74-3.90 (m, 2H), 5.40-5.50 (m, 1H), 7.60-8.35 (m, 4H).

2-3. Production of (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) (1-methylthiocyclopropyl)ketone ##STR143##

After 10 ml of a 50% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution and 2.8 g (6.1 mmoles) of a 15% aqueous methyl mercaptan sodium salt solution were mixed and then added to 30 ml of toluene, 10 mg of tetra-n-butylammonium bromide was added. Then, 1.0 g (3.0 mmoles) of α-bromo-γ-chloro-(3-trifluoromethyl)butyrophenone was added dropwise at room temperature, and the reaction was carried out for 2 hours.

After completion of the reaction, water was added to the reaction mixture and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water, dried, and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residue was purified by a silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate: n-hexane=1:10) to obtain 0.40 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: oil. Yield: 51%.

¹ H-NMR [CDCl₃ /TMS, δ values (ppm)] 1.28-1.60 (m, 4H), 2.06 (s, 3H), 7.55-8.35 (m, 4H).

2-4. Production of α-(1-methylthiocyclopropyl)-3-trifluoromethylbenzylidene-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound No. 252) ##STR144##

In 30 ml of methanol was dissolved 0.40 g (1.5 mmoles) of (3-trifluoromethylphenyl) (1-methylthiocyclopropyl)ketone, after which 0.43 g (1.9 mmoles) of N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide and a drop of concentrated sulfuric acid were added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out at 50°-60° C. for 8 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the solvent was removed by distillation under reduced pressure from the reaction mixture containing the desired compound. The resulting residue was purified by a silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate: n-hexane=1:4) to obtain 0.55 g of the desired compound as a mixture of E-form and Z-form.

Physical property: m.p. 142° C. Yield: 55%.

Example 3

3-1. Production of N,N-diethyl-4-fluorophenylglyoxamide ##STR145##

In 20 ml of tetrahydrofuran was dissolved 10 ml of diethylamine, after which a solution of 1.0 g (5.4 mmoles) of 4-fluorophenylglyoxylyl chloride in 3 ml of tetrahydrofuran was added dropwise at room temperature, and the reaction was carried out for 2 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the solvent was removed by distillation under reduced pressure from the reaction solution. Water was added to the residue and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with diluted hydrochloric acid and an aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent. The resulting residue was purified by a silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate: n-hexane=1:2) to obtain 0.62 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: paste. Yield: 52%.

¹ H-NMR [CDCl₃ /TMS, δ values (ppm)] 1.16 (t, 3H), 1.29 (t, 3H), 3.23 (q, 2H), 3.35 (q, 2H), 7.13-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.93-8.03 (m, 2H).

3-2. Production of 2-[α-(N,N-diethylcarbamoyl)-4-fluorobenzylidene]-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound No. 165) ##STR146##

In 30 ml of methanol were dissolved 0.40 g (1.8 mmoles) of N,N-diethyl-4-fluorophenylglyoxamide and 0.42 g (1.8 mmoles) of N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide, after which a drop of concentrated sulfuric acid was added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out at 40°-50° C. for 16 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the solvent was removed by distillation under reduced pressure from the reaction solution. The resulting residue was purified by a silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate: n-hexane=2:3) to obtain 0.32 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: vitreous. Yield: 40%.

¹ H-NMR [CDCl₃ /TMS, δ values (ppm)] 1.02 (t, 3H), 1.30 (t, 3H), 3.18 (q, 2H), 3.61 (q, 2H), 7.10-7.72 (m, 8H), 8.19 (bs, 2H).

Example 4

4-1. Production of 1-(phenylglyoxylyl)piperazine ##STR147##

In 30 ml of methanol were dissolved 5.0 g (58 mmoles) of anhydrous piperazine and 0.80 g (4.9 mmoles) of methyl phenylglyoxylate, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 8 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the solvent was removed by distillation under reduced pressure from the reaction solution containing the desired compound. Water was added to the resulting residue and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate (50 ml×3). The organic layer was washed with water, dried and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby 0.95 g of the desired compound was obtained.

Physical property: paste. Yield: 89%.

¹ H-NMR [CDCl₃ /TMS, δ values (ppm)] 1.78 (bs, 1H), 2.82 (t, 2H), 2.97 (t, 2H), 3.32 (t, 2H), 4.74 (t, 2H), 7.48-8.00 (m, 5H).

4-2. Production of 1-methoxycarbonyl-4-(phenylglyoxylyl)piperazine ##STR148##

In 30 ml of tetrahydrofuran was dissolved 0.35 g (1.6 mmoles) of 1-(phenylglyoxylyl)piperazine, after which 0.5 ml of methyl chloroformate and 1 ml of triethylamine were added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 2 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the solvent was removed by distillation under reduced pressure from the reaction solution. Water was added to the resulting residue and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with diluted hydrochloric acid and an aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby 0.37 g of the desired compound was obtained.

Physical property: paste. Yield: 83%.

¹ H-NMR [CDCl₃ /TMS, δ values (ppm)] 3.30-3.85 (m, 8H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 7.48-8.00 (m, 5H).

4-3. Production of 2-[α-[(4-methoxycarbonylpiperazino )carbonyl]benzylidene]-N-[4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound No. 22) ##STR149##

In 30 ml of methanol were dissolved 0.37 g (1.3 mmoles) of 1-methoxycarbonyl-4-(phenylglyoxylyl)piperazine and 0.32 g (1.3 mmoles) of N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide, after which a drop of concentrated sulfuric acid was added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out at 40°-50° C. for 24 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the solvent was removed by distillation under reduced pressure from the reaction solution. The resulting residue was purified by a silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate: n-hexane=1:1) to obtain 0.25 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: m.p. 186° C. Yield: 38%.

Example 5

5-1. Production of α-(N,N-diformylamino)-3-chloroacetophenone ##STR150##

In 20 ml of acetonitrile was dissolved 20 g (86 mmoles) of α-bromo-3-chloroacetophenone, after which 8.14 g (86 mmoles) of sodium diformamide was added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 3 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture containing the desired compound was filtered under reduced pressure and the filtrate was concentrated. The desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the extracted solution was dried and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby 3.0 g of the desired compound was obtained.

Physical property: m.p. 71° C. Yield: 15%.

5-2. Production of α-amino-3-chloroacetophenone hydrochloride ##STR151##

In 6N HCl aqueous solution was suspended in 12.7 g (56 mmoles) of α-(N,N-diformylamino)-3-chloroacetophenone, and the reaction was carried out with refluxing for 30 minutes.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, and the crystals precipitated were washed with a small volume of ether to obtain 11.2 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: m.p. 223° C. Yield: 97%.

5-3. Production of 3-chloro-α-benzoylaminoacetophenone ##STR152##

In 10 ml of tetrahydrofuran were dissolved 0.68 g (4.9 mmoles) of benzoyl chloride and 1.47 g (14.6 mmoles) of triethylamine, after which 1.0 g (4.9 mmoles) of α-amino-3-chloroacetophenone hydrochloride was added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 2 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the desired compound was extracted from the reaction mixture with ethyl acetate, and the extracted solution was washed with water, dried, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby 0.60 g of the desired compound was obtained.

Physical property: m.p. 105° C. Yield: 43%.

5-4. Production of 2-[2-benzoylamino-1-(3-chlorophenyl)ethylidene]-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound No. 124) ##STR153##

In 5 ml of ethanol was suspended 0.50 g (1.7 mmoles) of 3-chloro-α-benzoylaminoacetophenone, after which a drop of concentrated sulfuric acid was added to the resulting suspension, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 6 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the solvent was removed by distillation under reduced pressure from the reaction mixture. The desired compound was extracted from the resulting residue with ethyl acetate, and the extracted solution was washed with water, dried and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby 0.60 g of the desired compound was obtained.

Physical property: m.p. 190° C. Yield: 68%.

Example 6

6-1. Production of S-[2-oxo-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)ethyl]acetate ##STR154##

In 300 ml of ether was dissolved 4.3 g (56 mmoles) of thioacetic acid, followed by adding thereto 5.7 g (56 mmoles) of triethylamine. A solution of 15 g (56 mmoles) of α-bromo-3-trifluoromethylacetophenone in 50 ml of ether was added dropwise at room temperature over a period of 15 minutes. After completion of the dropwise addition, the reaction was carried out with refluxing for 1.5 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the insoluble materials were filtered off and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to obtain 15.4 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: crystals. Yield: 87%.

¹ H-NMR [CDCl₃ /TMS, δ values (ppm)] 2.43 (s, 3H), 4.40 (s, 2H), 7.64-8.26 (m, 4H).

6-2. Production of α-(2-propynylthio)-3-trifluoromethylacetophenone ##STR155##

In 50 ml of methanol was dissolved 0.16 g (7.1 mmoles) of metallic sodium, and into the resulting solution was slowly dropped a solution of 1.0 g (5.2 mmoles) of S-[2-oxo-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)ethyl]acetate in 10 ml of methanol. After completion of the dropping, the reaction was carried out for another 1.5 hours. Then, a solution of 0.71 g (6.0 mmoles) of 2-propynyl bromide in 15 ml of methanol was added to the reaction solution, and the resulting mixture was subjected to reaction for 1 hour.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby 0.95 g of the desired compound was obtained.

Physical property: oil. Yield: 97%.

6-3. Production of 2-[2-(2-propynylthio)-1-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)ethylidene]-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound No. 206) ##STR156##

In 10 ml of ethanol was dissolved 0.95 g (5.0 mmoles) of α-(2-propynylthio)-3-trifluoromethylacetophenone, after which 1.23 g (5.25 mmoles) of N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide and a drop of concentrated sulfuric acid were added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 6 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby 1.1 g of the desired compound was obtained.

Physical property: m.p. 155° C. Yield: 54%.

Example 7

7-1. Production of 4-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-oxobutanamide ##STR157##

To a solution of 5.00 g (28.7 mmoles) of 3-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde in 18 ml of dimethylformamide was added 0.28 g (5.7 mmoles) of powdered sodium cyanide, and the reaction was carried out at 45° C. for 30 minutes. Subsequently, a solution of 1.30 g (24.5 mmoles) of acrylonitrile in 2 ml of dimethylformamide was added dropwise to the reaction mixture over a period of 20 minutes. After completion of the dropwise addition, the resulting mixture was subjected to reaction for 4 hours. Then, 1 ml of acetic acid was added to the reaction mixture and the reaction was carried out for 10 minutes.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent. The resulting residue was purified by a silica gel column chromatography (n-hexane: ethyl acetate=10:1) to obtain 5.63 g of 4-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-oxobutanenitrile.

Physical property: oil. Yield: 72.8%. ¹ H-NMR [CDCl₃ /TMS, δ values (ppm)] 2.81 (t, 2H), 3.43 (t, 2H), 7.60-8.20 (m, 4H).

To 40 ml of concentrated sulfuric acid was added 5.50 (21.9 mmoles) of the obtained 4-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-oxobutanenitrile on an ice water bath, and the reaction was carried out at 0° C. for 30 minutes and then at room temperature for 5 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was poured into 150 ml of ice water and the desired compound was extracted with chloroform. The extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent. The resulting residue was purified by a silica gel column chromatography (n-hexane: ethyl acetate=2:1) to obtain 2.70 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: m.p. 133° C. Yield: 45.6%.

7-2. Production of 2-[3-carbamoyl-1-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)propylidene]-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound No. 233) ##STR158##

To a solution of 1.0 g (4.1 mmoles) of 4-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-oxobutanamide and 0.96 g (4.1 mmoles) of N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide in 15 ml of tetrahydrofuran was added 15 ml of ethanol and then two drops of concentrated sulfuric acid, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 15 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction solution was concentrated under reduced pressure and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent. The resulting residue was purified by a silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate) to obtain 1.14 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: m.p. 203° C. Yield: 60.4%.

Example 8

8-1. Production of 4-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-oxobutanoic acid ##STR159##

In 180 ml of dimethylformamide was dissolved 24.8 g (0.143 mole) of 4-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde, after which 1.05 g (0.021 mole) of powdered sodium cyanide was added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out at 45° C. for 30 minutes. Subsequently, a solution of 11.4 g (0.114 mole) of ethyl acrylate in 20 ml of dimethylformamide was added dropwise to the reaction mixture over a period of 20 minutes, and the resulting mixture was subjected to reaction for 4 hours. Then, 3 ml of acetic acid was added to the reaction mixture and the reaction was carried out for 30 minutes.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was poured into 300 ml of ice water and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby a crude product was obtained. The obtained crude product was purified by a silica gel column chromatography (n-hexane: ethyl acetate=3:1) to obtain 24.6 g of ethyl 4-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-oxobutanoate.

Physical property: crystals. Yield: 63.0%.

In 200 ml of methanol was dissolved 20.0 g (73 mmoles) of the obtained ethyl 4-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-oxobutanoate, after which a solution of 8.2 g (0.20 mole) of lithium hydroxide monohydrate in 100 ml of water was added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out for 10 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction solution was concentrated under reduced pressure and adjusted to pH 2 with 6N hydrochloric acid. The crystals precipitated were collected by filtration and dried under reduced pressure to obtain 18.0 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: m.p. 88° C. Yield: 100%.

8-2. Production of N,N-diethyl-4-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-oxobutanamide ##STR160##

A mixture of 1.0 g (4.1 mmoles) of 4-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-oxobutanoic acid, 1.20 g (4.7 mmoles) of 2-chloro-1-methylpyridinium iodide and 0.36 g (4.9 mmoles) of diethylamine was dissolved in 20 ml of dichloromethane, followed by adding thereto 0.84 g (8.3 mmoles) of triethylamine, and the reaction was carried out with refluxing for 8 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was poured into ice water and acidified with 2N hydrochloric acid. Then, the desired compound was extracted with methylene chloride, and the extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby a crude product was obtained.

The obtained crude product was purified by a silica gel column chromatography (n-hexane: ethyl acetate=1:1) to obtain 1.15 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: nD 1.5012 (21.6° C.).

Yield: 94%.

8-3. Production of 2-[3-(N,N-diethylcarbamoyl)-1-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)propylidene]-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound No. 235) ##STR161##

To 15 ml of tetrahydrofuran were added 0.67 g (2.2 mmoles) of N,N-diethyl-4-(3-trifluoromethyl)-4-oxobutanamide and 0.52 g (2.2 mmoles) of N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide, and then 15 ml of ethanol and two drops of concentrated sulfuric acid, after which the reaction was carried out for 15 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby a crude product was obtained.

The obtained crude product was purified by a silica gel column chromatography (n-hexane: ethyl acetate=2:1) to obtain 0.74 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: m.p. 148° C. Yield: 64%.

Example 9

9-1. Production of 4-oxo-4-phenyl-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)-2-butenamide ##STR162##

In 300 ml of tetrahydrofuran (THF) was dissolved 4.0 g (16 mmoles) of 3-bromo-4-oxo-4-phenylbutanoic acid, after which 2.0 g (19 mmoles) of ethyl chloroformate was added to the resulting solution, and then a solution of 4.7 g (47 mmoles) of triethylamine in 2 ml of THF was dropped thereinto slowly. Thereafter, the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 30 minutes. Subsequently, 3.3 g (19 mmoles) of 4-trifluoromethoxyaniline was added to the reaction mixture and the resulting mixture was subjected to reaction for 4 hours.

After completion of the reaction, water was added to the reaction mixture and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then freed of the solvent under reduced pressure to obtain 2.8 g of the desired compound as crystals.

Physical property: m.p. 188° C. Yield: 60%.

9-2. Production of 2-[1-phenyl-3-[N'-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)carbamoyl]-2-propenylidene]-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound No. 294) ##STR163##

In 30 ml of methanol was dissolved 0.40 g (1.2 mmoles) of 4-oxo-4-phenyl-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)-2-butenamide, after which a drop of concentrated sulfuric acid and 0.36 g (1.8 mmoles) of N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)-2-butenamide were added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out with refluxing for 6 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the solvent was distilled off under reduced pressure and the desired compound was extracted from the residue with ethyl acetate. The extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then freed of the solvent under reduced pressure to obtain 0.30 g of the desired compound as crystals.

Physical property: m.p. 237° C. Yield: 73%.

Example 10

10-1. Production of (2-propynyloxyimino)acetophenone ##STR164##

In 20 ml of acetonitrile were dissolved 3.0 g (19 mmoles) of isonitrosoacetophenone and 2.3 g (19 mmoles) of 2-propargyl bromide, after which 3.9 g (28 mmoles) of potassium carbonate was added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 3 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was poured into water and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then freed of the solvent under reduced pressure to obtain 2.5 g of the desired compound as paste.

Physical property: paste. Yield: 83%.

10-2. Production of 2-[1-phenyl-2-(2-propynyloxyimino)ethylene]-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound Nos. 273 and 274) ##STR165##

In 10 ml of ethanol were dissolved 0.50 g (2.5 mmoles) of (2-propynyloxyimino)acetophenone and 0.60 g (2.5 mmoles) of N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide, after which a drop of concentrated sulfuric acid was added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 5 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction solution was poured into water and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and freed of the solvent under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by a silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate: n-hexane=1:2) to obtain two forms of the desired compound, i.e., E-form and Z-form.

Physical property E-form: m.p. 169° C. Amount (yield) 0.23 g (22%). Z-form: m.p. 115° C. Amount (yield) 0.37 g (38%).

Example 11

11-1. Production of ethyl 2-(2-phenyl-2-oxoethylene)hydrazinecarboxylate ##STR166##

In ethanol were dissolved 1.0 g (7.5 mmoles) of phenylglyoxal and 1.6 g (15 mmoles) of ethyl carbamate, and the resulting solution was subjected to reaction at room temperature for 4 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction solution was poured into water and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then freed of the solvent under reduced pressure to obtain 0.40 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: m.p. 139° C. Yield: 27%.

11-2. Production of ethyl 2-[2-phenyl-2-[[N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)carbamoyl]hydrazono]ethylene]hydrazinecarboxylate (compound No. 272) ##STR167##

In 10 ml of ethanol were dissolved 0.30 g (1.4 mmoles) of ethyl 2-(2-phenyl-2-oxoethylene)hydrazinecarboxylate and 0.38 g (1.6 mmoles) of N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide, after which a drop of concentrated sulfuric acid was added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 5 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction solution was poured into water and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then freed of the solvent under reduced pressure to obtain 0.26 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: m.p. 100° C. Yield: 42%.

Example 12 Production of 2-[2-(O,O-dimethoxyphosphoryl)-1-phenylethylidene]-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound No. 288) ##STR168##

In 20 ml of methanol were dissolved 0.20 g (0.88 mmole) of dimethyl 2-oxo-2-phenylethanephosphonate and 0.21 g (0.88 mmole) of N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide, after which a drop of concentrated sulfuric acid was added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out with heating under reflux for 3 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction solution was allowed to cool and distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then freed of the solvent under reduced pressure to obtain crude crystals. The crude crystals were washed with ether to obtain 0.16 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: m.p. 222° C. Yield: 41%.

Example 13

13-1. Production of 4-phenylglyoxylylmorpholine ##STR169##

In 30 ml of tetrahydrofuran was dissolved 1.1 g (13 mmoles) of morpholine, after which a solution of 0.70 g (4.2 mmoles) of phenylglyoxylyl chloride in 5 ml of tetrahydrofuran was added dropwise to the resulting solution. After completion of the dropwise addition, the reaction was carried out at the same temperature for 2 hours.

After completion of the reaction, water was added to the reaction solution and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracted solution was washed with diluted hydrochloric acid, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby 0.70 g of the desired compound was obtained as paste.

Physical property: paste. Yield: 77%.

¹ H-NMR [CDCl₃ /TMS, δ values (ppm)] 3.38 (t, 2H), 3.65 (t, 2H), 3.70 (s, 4H), 7.50-8.00 (m, 5H).

13-2. Production of 2-(α-morpholinocarbonylbenzylidene)-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound No. 18) ##STR170##

In 30 ml of methanol was dissolved 0.7 g (3.2 mmoles) of 4-phenylglyoxylylmorpholine, after which 10 ml of hydrazine hydrate and a drop of concentrated sulfuric acid were added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out at 40°-50° C. for 4 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction solution was concentrated under reduced pressure and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby a hydrazone was obtained as an intermediate.

The obtained hydrazone was dissolved in 30 ml of tetrahydrofuran, after which 5 ml of pyridine and 0.58 g (2.9 mmoles) of 4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl isocyanate were added to the resulting solution at room temperature, and the reaction was carried out for 8 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction solution was concentrated under reduced pressure, followed by purification by a silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate: n-hexane=2:3), whereby 0.30 g of the desired compound was obtained.

Physical property: m.p. 155° C. Yield: 30%.

Example 14

14-1. Production of N,N-dimethyl-2-hydrazono-2-phenylethanesulfonamide ##STR171##

In 40 ml of ethanol were dissolved 1.0 g (4.4 mmoles) of N,N-dimethyl-2-oxo-2-phenylethanesulfonamide and 0.44 g (8.8 mmoles) of hydrazine hydrate, after which a drop of concentrated sulfuric acid was added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out with heating under reflux for 2 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction solution was allowed to cool and distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then freed of the solvent under reduced pressure to obtain 0.73 g of the desired compound as crystals.

Physical property: crystals. Yield: 69%.

14-2. Production of 2-[2-N',N'-dimethylaminosulfonyl)-1-phenyl]ethylidene-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound No. 290) ##STR172##

In a mixed solvent of 15 ml of tetrahydrofuran and 15 ml of pyridine was dissolved 0.50 g (2.1 mmoles) of N,N-dimethyl-2-hydrazono-2-phenylethanesulfonamide, followed by adding thereto 0.42 g (2.1 mmoles) of 4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl isocyanate, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 2 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the solvent was distilled off under reduced pressure and the crude crystals thus obtained were washed with toluene to obtain 0.60 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: m.p. 210° C. Yield: 65%.

Example 15

15-1. Production of 2-thiobenzoyl-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide ##STR173##

In 30 ml of tetrahydrofuran was dissolved 0.90 g (5.9 mmoles) of thiobenzhydrazide, and 0.5 ml of pyridine was added to the resulting solution. Then, a solution of 1.08 g (5.3 mmoles) of 4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl isocyanate in 2 ml of tetrahydrofuran was added dropwise, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 4 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the solvent was distilled off under reduced pressure to obtain 1.18 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: m.p. 191° C. Yield: 62%.

15-2. Production of 2-(α-isopropylthiobenzylidene)-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound No. 278) ##STR174##

In 30 ml of acetone was suspended 1.5 g (4.2 mmoles) of 2-thiobenzoyl-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide, after which 0.72 g (4.2 mmoles) of isopropyl iodide and 1.5 g of anhydrous potassium carbonate were added to the resulting suspension, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 1 hour.

After completion of the reaction, the solvent was distilled off under reduced pressure and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then freed of the solvent under reduced pressure to obtain 1.3 g of the desired compound as crystals.

Physical property: m.p. 122° C. Yield: 79%.

15-3. Production of 2-(α-isopropylsulfinylbenzylidene)N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound No. 279) and 2-(α-isopropylsulfonylbenzylidene)-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound No. 280) ##STR175##

In 20 ml of methanol was dissolved 0.50 g (1.3 mmoles) of 2-(α-isopropylthiobenzylidene)-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide, after which a suspension of 2.0 g (3.3 mmoles) of sodium peroxymonosulfate in 10 ml of water was added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 30 minutes.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was poured into water and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then freed of the solvent under reduced pressure. The product thus obtained was purified by a silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate: n-hexane=1:2) to obtain the desired compound.

Physical property Sulfoxide product: paste. Amount (yield) 0.23 g (44%). Sulfone product: m.p. 124° C. (decomp.). Amount (yield) 0.10 g (19%).

Example 16 Production of 2-[2-(4-cyanophenoxy)-1-phenylethyl]-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound No. 342) ##STR176##

In a mixed solvent of 15 ml of methanol and 15 ml of tetrahydrofuran was dissolved 0.30 g (0.66 mmole) of 2-[2-(4-cyanophenoxy)-1-phenylethylidene]-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide, after which 0.20 g (3.2 mmoles) of sodium cyanoborohydride (NaBH₃ CN) was added to the resulting solution. The resulting mixture was maintained at pH 4 to 6 with hydrogen chloride (a methanolic solution) with stirring. After confirming the completion of the reaction by a thinlayer chromatography, the solvent was distilled off under reduced pressure and water was added to the residue, followed by neutralization with sodium hydrogencarbonate. The desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby 0.32 g of the desired compound was obtained.

Physical property: m.p. 176° C. Yield: 76%.

Example 17 Production of 2-[2-benzoylamino-1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl]-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound No. 372) ##STR177##

In 10 ml of methanol was suspended 0.30 g (0.59 mmole) of 2-[2-benzoylamino-l-(3-chlorophenyl)ethylidene]-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide, and 0.07 g (1 mmole) of sodium cyanoborohydride was added to the resulting suspension. The resulting mixture was adjusted to pH 4 to 6 with a methanolic solution of hydrogen chloride at room temperature and subjected to reaction.

After confirming the completion of the reaction by a thin-layer chromatography, the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with an aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby 0.20 g of the desired compound was obtained.

Physical property: m.p. 230° C. Yield: 67%.

Example 18 Production of 2-[2-(2-propynylthio)-1-phenylethyl]-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound No. 344) ##STR178##

In 10 ml of methanol was suspended 0.50 g (1.2 mmoles) of 2-[2-(2-propynylthio)-1-phenylethylidene]-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide, and 0.37 g (4.7 mmoles) of sodium cyanoborohydride was added to the resulting suspension. The resulting mixture was adjusted to pH 4 to 6 with a methanolic solution of hydrogen chloride at room temperature and subjected to reaction.

After confirming the completion of the reaction by a thin-layer chromatography, the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer was washed with an aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby 0.36 g of the desired compound was obtained.

Physical property: m.p. 157° C. Yield: 73%.

Example 19 Production of 2-[3-carbamoyl-1-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)propyl]-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide (compound No. 390) ##STR179##

In a mixed solvent of 15 ml of tetrahydrofuran and 15 ml of methanol was dissoved 0.46 g (1.0 mmole) of 2-[3-carbamoyl-1-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)propylidene]-N-(4-trifluoromethoxyphenyl)hydrazinecarboxamide, after which to the resulting solution were added 0.46 g (7.7 mmoles) of sodium cyanoborohydride and then 5 drops of a saturated methanolic solution of hydrochloric acid, and the reaction was carried out for 36 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extracted solution was washed with water, dried and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent. The resulting residue was purified by a silica gel column chromatography (methanol: ethyl acetate) to obtain 0.35 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: m.p. 135° C. Yield: 76%.

Example 20

20-1. Production of 2-phenyl-2-(N-phenylcarbamoylmethyl)hydrazonoacetic acid ##STR180##

To 30 ml of toluene were added 3.00 g (27.8 mmoles) of phenylhydrazine, 4.71 g of chloroacetanilide and 2.81 g (27.8 mmoles) of triethylamine, and the reaction was carried out with heating under reflux for 13 hours.

After completion of the reaction, 50 ml of water was added to the reaction mixture and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate (50 ml×2). The extracted solution was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby 5.43 g of a crude product of 2-(1-phenylhydrazino)acetanilide was obtained.

In a mixed solvent of 50 ml of ethanol and 10 ml of dioxane was dissolved 2.50 g (10.4 mmoles) of the obtained 2-(1-phenylhydrazino)acetanilide, after which to the resulting solution was added 1.73 g (9.3 mmoles) of a 40% aqueous glyoxylic acid solution under ice-cooling, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 2 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the solvent was removed by distillation under reduced pressure from the reaction solution containing the desired compound, and the residue was washed with ether to obtain 1.13 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: m.p. 193°-194° C. Yield: 33%.

20-2. Production of 2-phenyl-2-(N-phenylcarbamoylmethyl)hydrazono-(4-trifluoromethoxy)acetanilide (compound No. 405) ##STR181##

To 10 ml of dried carbon tetrachloride were added 0.40 g (1.4 mmoles) of 2-phenyl-2-(N-phenylcarbamoylmethyl)hydrazonoacetic acid and 0.32 g (2.7 mmoles) of thionyl chloride, and the reaction was carried out with heating under reflux for 1 hour.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction solution was allowed to cool and distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent and the excess thionyl chloride. The resulting concentrate was added dropwise to a solution of 0.26 g (2.5 mmoles) of triethylamine and 0.22 g (1.3 mmoles) of 4-trifluoromethoxyaniline in dried tetrahydrofuran, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 5 hours.

After completion of the reaction, 80 ml of water was added to the reaction solution and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate (100 ml×2). The organic layer was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent. The crystals thus obtained were washed with an ether-ethyl acetate mixed solution to obtain 0.35 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: m.p. 243°-245° C. Yield: 60%.

Example 21

21-1. Production of 2-(3-chlorophenyl)hydrazinoacetic acid ##STR182##

In 50 ml of ethanol was dissolved 15.0 g (0.11 mole) of 3-chlorophenylhydrazine, followed by adding dropwise thereto 19.5 g (0.11 mole) of a 40% aqueous glyoxylic acid solution and a solution of 4.2 g (0.11 mole) of sodium hydroxide in 20 ml of water under ice-cooling, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 2 hours.

After completion of the reaction, 80 ml of water was added to the reaction solution and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate (100 ml×2). The organic layer was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent. The crystals thus obtained were washed with an ether-ethyl acetate mixed solution to obtain 12.2 g of the desired compound.

Yield 58.4%.

¹ H-NMR [CDCl₃ /TMS, δ values (ppm)] 2.05 (bs, 1H), 6.98-7.01 (m, 2H), 7.08 (s, 1H), 7.18-7.25 (m, 2H), 8.50 (s, 1H).

21-2. Production of 2-(3-chlorophenyl)hydrazono-(4-trifluoromethoxy)acetanilide ##STR183##

In 150 ml of dried dichloromethane was dissolved 8.9 g (50 mmoles) of 4-trifluoromethoxyaniline, and 12.9 g (50 mmoles) of 2-chloro-1-methylpyridinium iodide was added to the resulting solution. Then, a solution of 12.7 g (130 mmoles) of triethylamine and 10.0 g (50 mmoles) of 2-(3-chlorophenyl)hydrazonoacetic acid in 50 ml of dried tetrahydrofuran was added dropwise at room temperature. After completion of the dropwise addition, the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 10 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the solvent was removed by distillation under reduced pressure from the reaction solution, and 100 ml of water was added to the residue. The desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate (200 ml×2), and the organic layer was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent. The resulting residue was purified by a silica gel column chromatography (n-hexane: ethyl acetate=3:1) to obtain 5.64 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: m.p. 196°-197° C. Yield: 31.6%.

21-3. Production of 2-allyl-2-(3-chlorophenyl)hydrazono-(4-trifluoromethoxy)acetanilide (compound No. 414) ##STR184##

In 15 ml of dried dimethylformamide was dissolved 0.60 g (1.7 mmoles) of 2-(3-chlorophenyl)hydrazono-(4-trifluoromethoxy)acetanilide, and 0.08 g (2.0 mmoles) of 60% sodium hydride was added to the resulting solution under ice-cooling and stirred for 10 minutes. Then, 0.22 g (1.9 mmoles) of 3-propenylbromide was added dropwise and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 1 hour.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was poured into ice water and the desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate (50 ml×2). The organic layer was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent. The resulting residue was purified by a silica gel column chromatography (n-hexane: ethyl acetate=3:1) to obtain 0.27 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: m.p. 79°-81° C. Yield: 40%.

Example 22 Production of 2-(3-chlorophenyl)-2-[N-(4-cyanophenylcarbamoylmethyl)]hydrazino-(4-trifluoromethoxy)acetanilide (compound No. 443) ##STR185##

In a mixed solvent of 1 ml of dried tetrahydrofuran and 3 ml of methanol was dissolved 0.18 g (0.35 mmole) of 2-(3-chlorophenyl)-2-[N-(4-cyanophenylcarbamoylmethyl)]hydrazono-(4-trifluoromethoxy)acetanilide, followed by adding thereto 0.09 g (1 mmole) of sodium cyanotrihydroborate and 3 ml of a saturated methanolic solution of hydrochloric acid under ice-cooling, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 1 hour.

After completion of the reaction, the solvent was removed by distillation under reduced pressure from the reaction mixture, and 30 ml of a saturated aqueous sodium hydrogencarbonate solution was added to the residue. The desired compound was extracted with ethyl acetate (300 ml×2), and the organic layer was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent. The resulting residue was purified by a silica gel column chromatography (n-hexane: ethyl acetate=1:1) to obtain 0.17 g of the desired compound.

Physical property: m.p. 183.2°-184.6° C. Yield: 94%.

Example 23

23-1. Production of S-Phenyl 3-chloro-N-methylbenzhydrazonethioate. ##STR186##

In 30 ml of dimethylformamide was dissolved 2.0 g (8.1 mmoles) of 3-chloro-N-methylbenzhydrazonoyl bromide, after which 1.1 g (9.7 mmoles) of thiophenol and 2.0 g (14 mmoles) of anhydrous potassium carbonate was added to the resulting solution, and the reaction was carried out at room temperature for 4 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was poured into ice water and extracted with ether. The extracted solution was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby 1.7 g of the desired compound was obtained as oil.

Physical property: nD 1.6621 (29° C.). Yield: 99%.

23.2. Production of 2-(3-chloro-α-phenylthiobenzylidene)-N-(4-difluoromethoxyphenyl)-1-methylhydrazinecarboxamide. (Compound No. 309) ##STR187##

In 20 ml tetrahydrofran was dissolved 0.43 g (2.0 mmoles) of S-phenyl 3-chloro-N-methylbenzhydrazonethioate, after which 0.5 ml of pyridine was added to the resulting solution. Subsequently, a solution of 0.36 g (1.9 mmoles) of 4-difluoromethoxyphenyl isocyanate in 1 ml tetrahydrofran solution was added dropwise to the reaction mixture. The reaction was carried out at room temperature for 2 hours.

After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was distilled under reduced pressure to remove the solvent, whereby a crude product was obtained. The obtained crude product was purified by a silica-gel column chromatography (n-hexane: ethyl acetate=4:1) to obtain 0.32 g of desired compound as crystals.

Physical property: m.p. 96° C. Yield: 41%.

Agricultural and horticultural insecticides containing the hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I) of the present invention as an active ingredient are suitable for controlling various insect pests such as agricultural insect pests, forest insect pests, horticultural insect pests, stored grain insect pests, sanitary insect pests, nematodes, etc. They have an insecticidal effect also, for example, on LEPIDOPTERA including summer fruit tortrix (Adoxophyes orana fasciata), smaller tea tortrix (Adoxophes sp.), Manchurian fruit moth (Grapholita inopinata), oriental fruit moth (Grapholita mlesta), soybean pod border (Leguminivora glycinivorella), mulberry leafroller (Olethreutes mori), tea leafroller (Caloptilla thevivora), Caloptilia sp. (Calopilia zachrysa), apple leafminer (Phyllonorycter rengoniella), pear barkminer (Spulerina astaurota), common white (Piers rapae crucivora), tabacco budworm (Heliothis armigera), codling moth (Laspeyresia pomonella), diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella), apple fruit moth (Argyresthia conjugella), peach fruit moth (Carposina niponensis), rice stem borer (Chilo suppressalia), rice leafroller (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis), tabacco moth (Ephestia elutella), mulberry pyralid (Glyphodes pyloalis), yellow rice borer (Scirpophaga incertulas), rice skipper (Parnara guttata), rice armyworm (Pseudaletia separata), pink borer (Sesamia inferens), common cutworm (Spodoptera litura), beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua), etc.; HEMIPTERA including aster leafhopper (Macrosteles fascifrons), green rice leafhopper (Nephotettix cincticeps), brown rice planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens), whitebacked rice planthopper (Sogatella furcifera), citrus psylla (Diaphorina citri), grape whitefly (Aleurolobus taonabae), sweetpotato whitefly (Bemisia tabaci), greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum), turnip aphid (Lipaphis erysimi), green peach aphid (Myzus persicae), Indian wax scale (Ceroplastes ceriferus), cottony citrus scale (Pulvinaria aurantii), camphor scale (Pseudaonidia duplex), San Jose scale (Comstockaspis perniciosa), arrowhead scale (Unaspis yanonensis), etc.; COLEOPTERA including soybean beetle (Anomala rufocuprea), Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica), tabacco beetle (Lasioderma serricorne), powderpost beetle (Lyctus brunneus), twenty-eight-spotted ladybird (Epilachna vigintioctopunctata), adzuki bean weevile (Callosobruchus chinensis), vegetable weevil (Listroderes costirostris), maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais), boll weevil (Anthonomus grandis grandis), rice water weevil (Lissorphoptrus oryzophilus), cucurbit leaf beetle (Aulacophora femoralis), rice leaf beetle (Outlema oryzae), striped flea beetle (Phyllotreta striolata), pine shoot beetle (Tomicus piniperda), Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemilineata), Mexican bean beetle (Epilachna varivestis), corn rootworm (Diabrotica sp.), etc.; DIPTERA including melon fly (Dacus(Zeugodacus) cucurbitae), oriental fruit fly (Dacus(Bactrocera) dorsalis), rice leafminer (Agnomyza oryzae), onion maggot (Delia antiqua), seedcorn maggot (Delia platura), soybeanpod gall midge (Asphodylia sp.), muscid fly (Musca domestica), house mosquito (Culex pipiens), etc.; and TYLENCHIDA including root-lesion nematode (Pratylenchus sp.), coffer root-lesion nematode (Pratylenchus coffeae), potato cyst nematode (Globodera rostochiensis), root-knot nematode (meloidogyne sp.), citrus nematode (Tylenchulus semipenetrans), Aphelenchus sp. (Aphelenchus avenae), chrysanthemum foliar (Aphelenchoides ritzemabosi), etc. The insecticides are markedly effective particularly against insect pest belonging to LEPIDOPTERA, COLEOPTERA and the like.

The zoological names and the like are in accordance with Applied Zoology and Entomology Society of Japan, "List of Agricultural and Forest Injurious Animals and Insects", published in 1987.

The agricultural and horticultural insecticide containing the hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I) of the present invention as an active ingredient has a marked insecticidal effect on the above-exemplified insect pests, sanitary insect pests, and/or nematodes, which are inurious to paddy rice, fruit trees, vegetables and other crops, and flowers and ornament plants. Therefore, the desired effect of the insecticide of the present invention can be obtained by applying the insecticide to the paddy field water, stalks and leaves of fruit trees, vegetables, other crops, flowers and ornament plants, soil, etc., or to the inside of a house or ditches around a house, in which the above-exemplified sanitary insect pests injurious to men and beasts appear or are expected to appear. The application is carried out at a season at which the insect pests, sanitary pests or nematodes are expected to appear, before their appearance or at the time when their appearance is confirmed. The present invention however should not be limited to these embodiments.

When the hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I) of the present invention is used as an agricultural and horticultural insecticide, it is generally prepared into conveniently usable forms according to an ordinary manner for preparation of agrochemicals.

That is, the hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I) of the present invention and, optionally, an adjuvant are blended with a suitable inert carrier in a proper proportion and prepared into a suitable preparation form such as a suspension, emulsifiable concentrate, soluble concentrate, wettable powder, granules, dust or tablet through dissolution, dispersion, suspension, mixing, impregnation, adsorption or sticking.

The inert carrier in this invention may be either solid or liquid. As the solid carrier, there can be exemplified soybean flour, cereal flour, wood flour, bark flour, saw dust, powdered tobacco stalks, powdered walnut shells, bran, powdered cellulose, extraction residues of vegetables, powdered synthetic polymers or resins, clays (e.g. kaolin, bentonite, and acid clay), talcs (e.g. talc and pyrophyllite), silica powders or flakes [e.g. diatomaceous earth, silica sand, mica and white carbon, i.e. synthetic, high-dispersion silicic acid, also called finely divided hydrated silica or hydrated silicic acid, some of commercially available products contain calcium silicate as the major component)], activated carbon, powdered sulfur, powdered pumice, calcined diatomaceous earth, ground brick, fly ash, sand, calcium carbonate powder, calcium phosphate powder and other inorganic or mineral powders, chemical fertilizers (e.g. ammonium sulfate, ammonium phosphate, ammonium nitrate, urea and ammonium chloride), and compost. These carriers may be used alone or as a mixture thereof.

The liquid carrier is that which itself has solubility or which is without such solubility but is capable of dispersing an active ingredient with the aid of an adjuvant. The following are typical examples of the liquid carrier and can be used alone or as a mixture thereof. Water; alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, butanol and ethylene glycol; ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, diisobutyl ketone and cyclohexanone; ethers such as ethyl ether, dioxane, Cellosolve, dipropyl ether and tetrahydrofuran; aliphatic hydrocarbons such as kerosene and mineral oils; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, xylene, solvent naphtha and alkylnaphthalene; halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloroethane, chloroform and carbon tetrachloride; esters such as ethyl acetate, diisopropyl phthalate, dibutyl phthalate and dioctyl phthalate; amides such as dimethylformamide, diethylformamide and dimethylacetamide; nitriles such as acetonitrile; and dimethyl sulfoxide.

The following are typical examples of the adjuvant, which are used depending upon purposes and used alone or in combination in some cases, or need not to be used at all.

To emulsify, disperse, dissolve and/or wet an active ingredient, a surfactant is used. As the surfactant, there can be exemplified polyoxyethylene alkyl ethers, polyoxyethylene alkylaryl ethers, polyoxyethylene higher fatty acid esters, polyoxyethylene resinates, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate, alkylarylsulfonates, naphthalenesulfonic acid condensation products, ligninsulfonates and higher alcohol sulfate esters.

Further, to stabilize the dispersion of an active ingredient, tackify it and/or bind it, there may be used adjuvants such as casein, gelatin, starch, methyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, gum arabic, polyvinyl alcohols, turpentine, bran oil, bentonite and lignin sulfonates.

To improve the flowability of a solid product, there may be used adjuvants such as waxes, stearates and alkyl phosphates.

Adjuvants such as naphthalenesulfonic acid condensation products and polycondensates of phosphates may be used as a peptizer for dispersible products.

Adjuvants, e.g. silicon oils may also be used as a defoaming agent.

The content of the active ingredient may be varied as required. In dusts or granules, the suitable content thereof is from 0.01 to 50% by weight. In emulsifiable concentrates or flowable wettable powders, it is also from 0.01 to 50% by weight.

An agricultural and horticultural insecticide containing the hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I) of the present invention as an active ingredient is used to control a variety of insect pests in the following manner. That is, it is applied to the insect pests or a site where appearance or growth of the insect pests is undesirable, as it is or after being properly diluted with or suspended in water or the like, in an amount effective for control of the insect pests.

The applying dosage of the agricultural and horticultural insecticide containing the hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I) of the present invention as an active ingredient is varied depending upon various factors such as a purpose, insect pests to be controlled, a growth state of a plant, tendency of insect pests appearance, weather, environmental conditions, a preparation form, an application method, an application site and an application time. It may be properly chosen in the range of 0.01 g to 5 kg (in terms of the active ingredient) per 10 ares depending upon purposes.

The agricultural and horticultural insecticide containing the hydrazine derivative of the general formula (I) of the present invention as an active ingredient may be used in admixture with other insecticides or fungicides in order to expand both spectrum of controllable insect pest species and the period of time when effective applications are possible or to reduce the dosage.

Typical preparation examples and test examples of the present invention are described below but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

In the preparation examples, parts are all by weight.

    ______________________________________                                         Formulation Example 1                                                          ______________________________________                                         Each compound of the invention                                                                      50 parts                                                  Xylene               40 parts                                                  Mixture of polyoxyethylene                                                                          10 parts                                                  nonylphenyl ether and calcium                                                  alkylbenzenesulfonate                                                          ______________________________________                                    

An emulsifiable concentrate was prepared by mixing uniformly the above ingredients to effect dissolution.

    ______________________________________                                         Formulation Example 2                                                          ______________________________________                                         Each compound of the invention                                                                       3 parts                                                  Clay powder          82 parts                                                  Diatomaceous earth powder                                                                           15 parts                                                  ______________________________________                                    

A dust was prepared by mixing uniformly and grinding the above ingredients.

    ______________________________________                                         Formulation Example 3                                                          ______________________________________                                         Each compound of the invention                                                                        5 parts                                                 Mixed powder of bentonite and clay                                                                    90 parts                                                Calcium lignin sulfonate                                                                              5 parts                                                 ______________________________________                                    

Granules were prepared by mixing the above ingredients uniformly, and kneading the resulting mixture together with a suitable amount of water, followed by granulation and drying.

    ______________________________________                                         Formulation Example 4                                                          ______________________________________                                         Each compound of the invention                                                                      20 parts                                                  Mixture of kaolin and synthetic,                                                                    75 parts                                                  high-dispersion silicic acid                                                   Mixture of polyoxyethylene                                                                           5 parts                                                  nonylphenyl ether and calcium                                                  alkylbenzenesulfonate                                                          ______________________________________                                    

A wettable powder was prepared by mixing uniformly and grinding the above ingredients.

Test Example 1 Insecticidal effect on common cutworm (Spodoptera litura)

A piece of cabbage leaf (cultivar; Shikidori) was immersed for about 30 seconds in a liquid chemical prepared by diluting a preparation containing each compound of the present invention as an active ingredient to adjust the concentration to 500 ppm.

After air-drying, it was placed in a plastic Petri dish with a diameter of 9 cm and inoculated with second-instar larvae of common cutworm, after which the dish was closed and then allowed to stand in a room thermostated at 25%.

Eight days after the inoculation, the dead and alive were counted. The mortality was calculated according to the following equation and the insecticidal effect was judged according to the criterion shown below.

The test was carried out with triplicate groups of 10 insects.

    ______________________________________                                          ##STR188##                                                                           Criterion:                                                              ______________________________________                                                Effect                                                                               Mortality (%)                                                     ______________________________________                                                A     100                                                                      B     99-90                                                                    C     89-80                                                                    D     79-50                                                             ______________________________________                                    

The results obtained are shown in Table 9.

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Test Example 2 Insecticidal effect on adult maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais)

Brown rice grains were immersed for about 30 seconds in a liquid chemical prepared by diluting a preparation containing each compound of the present invention as an active ingredient to adjust the concentration to 200 ppm.

After air-drying, it was placed in a glass Petri dish with a diameter of 4 cm and inoculated with adult maize weevil, after which the dish was closed and then allowed to stand in a room thermostated at 25%.

Eight days after the inoculation, the dead and alive were counted. The mortality was calculated in the same manner as in Test Example 1 and the insecticidal effect was judged according to the criterion shown in Test Example 1.

The test was carried out with triplicate groups of 10 insects.

The results obtained are shown in Table 10.

                  TABLE 10                                                         ______________________________________                                                 Concen-                   Concent-                                     Compound                                                                               tration  Judge-   Compound                                                                               ration Judge-                                No.     (ppm)    ment     No.     (ppm)  ment                                  ______________________________________                                         5       200      D        29      200    A                                     10      200      A        30      200    A                                     12      200      A        31      200    A                                     14      200      A        32      200    A                                     17      200      A        33      200    A                                     18      200      A        34      200    A                                     21      200      C        36      200    A                                     22      200      C        37      200    B                                     24      200      D        39      200    C                                     25      200      C        45      200    A                                     27      200      A        47      200    A                                     28      200      A        49      200    A                                     50      200      A        80      200    A                                     53      200      A        82      200    D                                     54      200      A        85      200    A                                     56      200      A        86      200    A                                     57      200      C        87      200    A                                     58      200      A     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What is claimed is:
 1. A hydrazine derivative represented by the formula (I): ##STR189## wherein, Ar¹ and Ar², which are the same or different, are unsubstituted phenyl groups; substituted phenyl groups having 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups; unsubstituted pyridyl groups having 1 to 3 heteroatoms which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of nitrogen atom, oxygen atom and sulfur atom; or substituted 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl groups which are the same as the above unsubstituted 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl groups, except for having as the substituent(s) one or more halogen atoms or (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, which are the same or different, R¹ and R², which are the same or different, are hydrogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₂₋₆)alkenyl groups or (C₂₋₆)-alkynyl groups, B is an unsubstituted and linear or branched (C₁₋₆)alkylene group, or the cycloalkylene group having 3 to 7 carbon atoms by bonding of substituents on the same carbon atoms to each other,n is zero or 1, Q is

    --CON(R.sup.5)R.sup.6

(wherein R⁵ is a hydrogen atom; a (C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₂₋₆)alkenyl group; a (C₂₋₆)alkynyl group; an unsubstituted phenyl group; or a substituted phenyl group having 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy(C₁₋₆)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₆)alkylene groups, and R⁶ is a hydrogen atom; a (C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₂₋₆)alkenyl group; a (C₂₋₆)alkynyl group; a (C₁₋₆)alkoxy(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₁₋₆)alkylthio(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a cyano(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a hydroxy(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₃₋₆)cycloalkyl group; a (C₃₋₆)cycloalkyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₁₋₆)alkylcarbonyl-(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a carbamoyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a substituted carbamoyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl group having one or two substituents which are the same or different and are selected from (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups; an unsubstituted amino(C₁₋₆)alkyl group; or a substituted amino(C₁₋₆)alkyl group having one or two substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and (C₁₋₆)alkylcarbonyl groups; R⁵ and R⁶ when taken together to represent a (C₄₋₆)alkylene group containing between adjacent carbon atoms of the carbon chain, --O--, --S(O)_(m) -- (wherein m is as defined above) and said alkylene group having one or more substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups and phenyl group, or --N(R⁷)-- wherein R⁷ is hydrogen atoms; formyl groups; cyano groups; (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups; (C₂₋₆)alkenyl groups; (C₂₋₆)alkynyl groups; (C₁₋₆)alkylcarbonyl groups; halo(C₁₋₆)alkylcarbonyl groups; (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups; halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups; (C₃₋₆)cycloalkylcarbonyl group; phenoxycarbonyl groups; (C₁₋₆) alkylsulfonyl groups; unsubstituted carbamoyl groups; substituted carbamoyl groups having as the substituent(s) one or two (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups which are the same or different; unsubstituted carbamoyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups; substituted carbamoyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups having as the substituent(s); one or two (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups which are the same or different; unsubstituted thiocarbamoyl groups; substituted thiocarbamoyl groups having as the substituent(s) one or two (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups which are the same or different; unsubstituted sulfamoyl groups; substituted sulfamoyl groups having as the substituent(s) one or two (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups which are the same or different; unsubstituted (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarboimidoyl groups; substituted (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarboimidoyl groups having (C₁₋₆)alkyl group as the substituent; unsubstituted (C₁₋₆)alkylthiocarboimidoyl groups; substituted (C₁₋₆)alkylthiocarboimidoyl groups having (C₁₋₆)alkyl group as the substituent; unsubstituted phenyl groups; substituted phenyl groups having 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups; unsubstituted phenyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups; substituted phenyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups having on the ring 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups; unsubstituted phenylcarbamoyl groups; substituted phenylcarbamoyl groups having on the ring 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups; unsubstituted phenylcarbonyl groups; substituted phenylcarbonyl groups having on the ring 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups; unsubstituted phenylsulfonyl groups; or substituted phenylsulfonyl groups having on the ring 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, dioxy (C₁₋₃)alkylene groups, and dioxyhalo(C₁₋₃)alkylene groups); and W is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom.
 2. A hydrazine derivative according to claim 1, whereinAr¹ and Ar², which are the same or different, are unsubstituted phenyl groups; or substituted phenyl groups having 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylthio groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfinyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups, unsubstituted phenoxy group, substituted phenoxy groups having 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, unsubstituted pyridyloxy group, and substituted pyridyloxy groups having 1 to 4 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups; R¹ and R², which are the same or different, are hydrogen atoms or (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, B is an unsubstituted and linear or branched (C₁₋₆)alkylene group, which is formed by bonding of alkyl substituents on the same carbon atom of a branched alkylene group to each other, n is zero or 1, Q is

    --CON(R.sup.5)R.sup.6

(wherein R⁵ is a hydrogen atom; a (C₁₋₆)alkyl group; a (C₂₋₆) alkenyl group; a (C₂₋₆) alkynyl group; an unsubstituted phenyl group; or a substituted phenyl group having 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups, and R⁶ is a hydrogen atom or a (C₁₋₆)alkyl group, R⁵ and R⁶ when taken together to represent a (C₄₋₆)alkylene group containing between adjacent carbon atoms of the carbon chain, --O-- or --N(R⁷)-- (wherein R⁷ is hydrogen atoms; formyl groups; cyano groups; (C₁₋₆) alkyl groups; (C₂₋₆) alkenyl groups; (C₂₋₆) alkynyl groups; (C₂₋₆) alkylcarbonyl groups; halo(C₁₋₆) alkylcarbonyl groups; (C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups: halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxycarbonyl groups; (C₃₋₆)cycloalkylcarbonyl group; phenoxycarbonyl groups; (C₁₋₆)alkylsulfonyl groups; unsubstituted carbamoyl groups; substituted carbamoyl groups having as the substituent(s) one or two (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups which are the same or different; unsubstituted phenyl groups; substituted phenyl groups having 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups and halo(C)alkoxy groups; unsubstituted phenyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups; substituted phenyl(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups having on the ring 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups; unsubstituted phenylcarbamoyl groups; substituted phenylcarbamoyl groups having on the ring 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups; unsubstituted phenylcarbonyl groups; substituted phenylcarbonyl groups having on the ring 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups; unsubstituted phenylsulfonyl groups; or substituted phenylsulfonyl groups having on the ring 1 to 5 substituents which are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of halogen atoms, cyano group, nitro group, (C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, halo(C₁₋₆)alkyl groups, (C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups and halo(C₁₋₆)alkoxy groups); and W is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom.
 3. An agricultural and horticultural insecticide comprising a hydrazine derivative set forth in claim 1 as an active ingredient in an insecticidally effective amount and an agriculturally, horticulturally or agriculturally and horticulturally, acceptable carrier.
 4. An agricultural and horticultural insecticide comprising a hydrazine derivative set forth in claim 2 as an active ingredient in an insecticidally effective amount and an agriculturally, horticulturally or agriculturally and horticulturally, acceptable carrier. 